Unit Secretary Job at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood

St. Francis Medical Center is a leading comprehensive healthcare institution in Los Angeles, providing vital services for the community and offering a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services in Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Emergency and Trauma Care. The hospital supports education and outreach programs to advance community health and is equipped with designated centers for stroke, STEMI, pediatrics, geriatrics, neonatal care, and trauma.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Med/Surg, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
• Performs indirect patient care and facilitates the communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and maintains records for Emergency Room and completes daily patient charts with necessary forms.
• Orders supplies for the unit and supports nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires (effective April 2014).
• Basic dysrhythmia training on hire.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and employment status. The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $22.66 per hour, with starting pay determined at hire based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Francis Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (where allowed by law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. We also prohibit harassment based on these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care