Unit Secretary & Patient Services Coordinator

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital seeks a Unit Secretary to serve as the department receptionist, manage calls and messages, and transcribe physician orders under RN supervision. You will file reports, maintain admissions and discharges documentation, and support health team information needs efficiently.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of data entry experience, and strong English communication under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• 1 year recent data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Unit secretary functions as receptionist for the department.
• Answers and handles multiple calls and screens and takes messages.
• Transcribes physician orders and files reports in a timely manner.
• Maintains admissions, transfers, and discharges documentation.
• Operates computer system for order entry and reporting.
• Prints reports as required and supports performance improvement activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Under pressure

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital seeks a Unit Secretary to serve as the department receptionist, manage calls and messages, and transcribe physician orders under RN supervision. You will file reports, maintain admissions and discharges documentation, and support health team information needs efficiently.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of data entry experience, and strong English communication under pressure to meet deadlines.