Unit Secretary, Nursing

@ Sutter Bay Hospitals
Sutter Bay Hospitalssutterbayhospitals.com

Unit Secretary, Nursing

San Francisco, CA
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Sutter Health's CPMC-Van Ness is hiring a Unit Secretary for a nursing unit. The role involves clerical duties, communication, and support to staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and helping orient new staff. Requires 2 years of relevant experience. Full-time evening shifts.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office & EHR
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management and organization
  • Ability to work independently

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2 years relevant experience
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Attention to patient confidentiality

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview:

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. Executes a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). or equivalent education/experience


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.

  • Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.

  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.

  • Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

  • Works independently, exercises sound judgment, and utilizes developed administrative skills

  • Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication.

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $34.78 to $48.69 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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