Unit Secretery (Per diem) Days

Job Title : Unit Secretary Per Diem

Location : Shasta Regional Medical Center California

Position Summary :

Shasta Regional Medical Center is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Unit Secretary to join our Per Diem inpatient team . The Unit Secretary provides clerical and administrative support to nursing and clinical staff, ensuring effective communication, accurate documentation, and smooth daily operations on the patient care unit.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform clerical duties related to patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Answer unit phones and relay messages accurately to the appropriate staff.

Maintain and update patient charts and electronic medical records (EMR).

Prepare and process physician orders in accordance with hospital policy.

Coordinate communication between nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments.

Assist in maintaining adequate unit supplies and forms.

Support nursing staff with non-clinical tasks to promote efficient workflow.

Adhere to hospital confidentiality, HIPAA, and infection control standards.

Qualifications (Legally Required) :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

BLS (AHA) certification required

Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an acute-care or healthcare clerical role required per company policy

Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems required

Shift Details : Type : Per Diem

Schedule : Variable, based on departmental needs

Setting : Inpatient acute-care hospital