Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Admin, Weekend Shift

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,716; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary to support the health care team with clerical and receptionist duties across two sub-departments: Pre-Op and Pretesting. Weekend availability is required, and the role collaborates with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Minimum 1 year as a Unit Secretary is preferred. BCLS or ACLS Certification is required, with a focus on infection prevention and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a Unit Secretary.
• BCLS or ACLS Certification.
• Ability to work across Pre-Op and Pretesting; weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and receptionist duties for the health care team.
• Assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.
• Orders and maintains unit inventory, forms, and supplies.
• Maintains inventory par levels and communicates with staff.
• Completes work from the previous shift and reports incomplete work.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Inventory management

Par level communication

Team coordination

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Education

BCLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary to support the health care team with clerical and receptionist duties across two sub-departments: Pre-Op and Pretesting. Weekend availability is required, and the role collaborates with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Minimum 1 year as a Unit Secretary is preferred. BCLS or ACLS Certification is required, with a focus on infection prevention and safe patient care.