• Unit Secretary, Surgical Unit

    Sutter Health (Antioch, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

    Position Overview:

    The Unit Secretary functions as an integral member of the patient care team under the direction of the Charge Nurse and the supervision of the Charge Nurse and Manager. S/he provides secretarial and clerical support to ensure continuity of care for all patients cared for on the unit. The staff member in this position must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and customer service skills at all time.

     

    **Job Description** :

    EDUCATION

    + _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._

    + HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

    + Associate's: Business College or AA degree preferred

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

    + Minimum (recent) 6 months pertinent experience in an acute-care hospital setting.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    + Medical terminology

    + Thorough understanding of surgical and procedural terminology Windows-based computer applications

    + Keyboard skills - typing @ 35 wpm

    + Computerized scheduling system

    + Microsoft Office (Excel,Word, Outlook)

    + Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette

    + Ability to spell accurately

    + Ability to work cooperatively with others and adjust to changing work situations.

    + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

    + Strong ability to handle detail-oriented work, organize, prioritize and make decisions within defined boundaries and using appropriate resources as needed.

    Job Shift:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Part Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    Every other Weekend

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    Yes

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    32

    Employee Status:

    Regular

     

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

     

    Pay Range is $29.15 to $36.60 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_