Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Unit Secretary joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Position Summary:

The Unit Secretary provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and excellent customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the caf as assigned).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates professional, courteous, and helpful service in all interactions. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications and record handling. Prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and escalates concerns appropriately.

Education: High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.

Experience: Prior hospital experience preferred.

Technical: Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.

Communication: Ability to speak and write concisely; knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Interpersonal: Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail.

What do we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Hourly range: $25.00 - $32.00

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, View email address on click.appcast.io.

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. We are proud to be recognized.

EEOC Statement

"UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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