Unit Secretary/MDU/Full-time Days at KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.

Menifee, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Duties, Reception Duties, Medical Terminology, Office Practices, Training, Emergency Management, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Communication, Teamwork, Judgment, Crisis Management, Patient Care, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Stress Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform a variety of clerical and reception duties in a medical and/or psychiatric treatment area in support of professional and other staff; and to do other work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Incumbent in this class performs the journey level scope of clerical assignments in support of doctors, nurses and other staff in an assigned medical treatment area; serve as a mentor and resources for all Unit Secretaries and serve as liaison between Nurse Management and Unit Secretaries POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be: Education Completion of high school or equivalent. Specialized training in medical assisting or a closely related field preferred Experience Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Unit Secretary. Licensure/Certification BLS through AHA Only Special Requirement: Successful completion of medical terminology course or passing score of 80% on medical terminology examination. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Hospital established policies quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures. Medical Terminology Modern office practices and procedures including filing and operating standard office equipment. Ability to: Conduct mandatory in-services, training and orientation Understand and follow oral and written directions Perform general clerical work and learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees. Work effectively under stress and in emergency relationships with the public and fellow employees Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes. AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCY Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and reception duties in a medical treatment area, supporting professional staff. They also serve as a mentor for other Unit Secretaries and act as a liaison between Nurse Management and Unit Secretaries.