Unit Secretary PreOp/PreTesting Per Diem Days

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the health care team with clerical and receptionist duties and assist clinical staff with nonclinical tasks. The position spans two sub-departments: Pre-Op and Pretesting, with weekend availability required.

The role emphasizes patient communication, inventory management, and adherence to policies to ensure safe and efficient patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical and receptionist duties in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to coordinate unit inventory and supplies.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and receptionist duties in two sub-departments (Pre-Op and Pretesting).
• Assist clinical personnel with nonclinical tasks.
• Respond to phone calls and route inquiries; maintain inventory.
• Work weekends as required.

Skills

Patient communication

Infection control

Policy compliance

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Phone etiquette

Safety reporting

Job description

Description The Unit Secretary works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.

Description The Unit Secretary works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.

Core Competencies

• Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors
• Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner
• Adheres to infection prevention
• Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care
• Assists in providing patient comfort and safety
• Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care
• Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
• Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
• Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team
• Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
• Participates in organizational activities
• Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately
• Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team
• Utilizes resources in an economical manner

Department Specific Competencies

• Uses proper phone etiquette. Answers phones in a timely manner and ascertains needs and routes accordingly.
• Orders and maintains all unit inventory; including forms, office supplies and drug testing materials.
• In conjunction with the nursing staff, determines and maintains the inventory of unit supplies used in direct patient care. This includes regular communication with staff to determine par levels and preferred supplies for optimal patient care.
• Completes work left from previous shift and reports any incomplete work at the end of the shift to ensure continuity.

Additional Information

This position will work across two sub-departments: Pre-Op and Pretesting. Weekend availability required.

Experience

Number of Years Experience

Type of Experience

1Unit Secretary

Compensation Range

$25.00 - $32.46 / Hour