Unit Secretary- BHU/PD/Days - Coast Plaza Hospital
Norwalk, CA 90650
About the Job
Job Title: Unit Secretary- (Psychiatric unit experience preferred)
Job Summary: The Unit Secretary fulfills the role of receptionist/secretary for the nursing unit, actively participating in positive interactions with nursing support and staff and performing clerical duties required for the unit. They assist in maintaining a safe, clean patient care environment. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of experience working in the healthcare setting preferred.
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
- A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.
- Adaptable to changing work schedules and patient needs.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
· All units: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Emergency Department:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or equivalent required (AB508 and SB1299)
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