Unit Secretary - Patient Care & Coordination (Full Time)

Community Hospital of Huntington Park; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of Huntington Park seeks a Unit Secretary to serve as the receptionist/secretary for the nursing unit. The role involves clerical duties, patient chart management, and coordinating with nursing staff to maintain a safe, clean patient care environment.

Demonstrates AIDET communication and supports department operations. Responsibilities include managing the patient locator board, EMR review, routing messages, handling calls, and collaborating across disciplines for patient

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer and organizational abilities
• Ability to learn and work collaboratively in a hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct patients and visitors; answer and route calls
• Maintain patient charts and EMR documentation
• Coordinate with nursing and other staff to support unit operations
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient safety standards
• Assist with training of new unit secretaries and uphold AIDET principles

Job description

Community Hospital of Huntington Park seeks a Unit Secretary to serve as the receptionist/secretary for the nursing unit. The role involves clerical duties, patient chart management, and coordinating with nursing staff to maintain a safe, clean patient care environment.

Demonstrates AIDET communication and supports department operations. Responsibilities include managing the patient locator board, EMR review, routing messages, handling calls, and collaborating across disciplines for patient