Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant, Pediatrics

Sutter Health Plan; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant for their Pediatrics unit in Sacramento. This role involves patient care, clerical responsibilities, and requires basic life support certification. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a year of relevant experience, benefiting from a comprehensive package including health benefits and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year recent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care and clerical duties.
• Prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Human anatomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

EPIC

Job description

Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant, Pediatrics

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Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. to Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description

Limited Term for 26 weeks (Benefited: Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO etc)

Education

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  
  

Certification & Licensure

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  
  

Typical Experience

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Education, technical competence and patient interaction skills
• Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.
  
  

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $28.68 to $35.84 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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