Unit Clerk Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Community Hospital, a 145-bed acute care facility located in the San Fernando Valley, is currently searching for a full time or part time Night Shift, Unit Clerk positions for the Medical Surgical/TELE Unit. 

Job Summary

Provides indirect care in the department setting.  Meets communication needs of the department.  Transcribes physician orders with notation and signatures by staff.  Prepares and compiles patient records, and logs in the department.  Maintains regulatory requirements, Initiates maintenance and repair requisitions, orders and stock office supplies.

Demonstrate a high Level of Commitment to providing direct and indirect patient care to the above identified population, as assigned in the acute care setting. Exhibit a Sense of Urgency, appropriate to the situation, while communicating with Physicians/Director/Manager/Charge/Primary Nurse/House Supervisor/Co-Workers about changes in patient’s clinical condition.

Performs clerical duties in assigned department exhibiting a Can Do Attitude.   Participates in quality and process improvement(s) in the department during all phases from planning to implementing, and sustaining efforts, including taking corrective action if other employees fail to carry out delegated duties. 

Qualifications

General Job Requirements, Certifications & Knowledge

Required

• 3+ years of Unit Clerk (Secretarial training may be considered)
• Medical Terminology Course
• Must have successfully completed a Unit Secretary Training Course or have six months recent experience as a Unit Secretary in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Minimum of 3+ year Monitor Tech,  Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
• BLS/CPR Certification
• MT,  ERT, Paramedic, MA licensure/certification
• FIRE Card
• Good communication skills.  Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Bi-Lingual (is a plus).

Preferred

• MAB or PART/CPI Training Preferred.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
At Mission Community Hospital we offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, but isn’t limited to, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employer Paid Life Insurance, a 401k Plan, Paid Time Off (eligible for 18 days), and other voluntary benefits. Eligibility for our Total Rewards package is based on full-time employment. Other employment status categories may affect eligibility. Benefits are subject to change and may vary based on employment status. Depending on the specific role or shift, employees may be eligible for additional compensation (Differential Pay) between $1.00 - $5.00 per hour.