**Unit Secretary - Emergency Job at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. It provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in the community and is recognized for a full range of diagnostic and treatment services across specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. The hospital offers education and outreach programs to advance community health and is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
• The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting and facilitates the communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and compiles records in the Emergency Room and orders supplies for the unit.
• Prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Assists nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many other voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status (full-time or part-time). The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $22.66. The exact starting compensation will be offered based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of 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
• Hospitals and Health Care