The Unit Secretary is responsible for coordinating and performing a broad range of clerical support functions in the nursing unit. Specific duties include performing reception functions, inventory and ordering of unit supplies, collecting and compiling patient data, and assembling and organizing medical records. Coordinates and assists with patient access, nursing, and case management for patient admission and discharge process.Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys Behavioral Health (also known as Southern California Hospital at Van Nuys) is a 57-bed psychiatric hospital that provides acute inpatient and outpatient mental health services on a voluntary basis to adults. As an acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facility, Southern California Hospital at Van Nuys provides services designed to help a patient's psychological well-being. These services include round-the-clock nursing care, daily medical management by internists and psychiatrists, as well as daily group therapy led by social service staff and recreation therapy staff. \n \n \n \n Union Pay Info: https://www.pmh.com/schvnunion-8hr/ \nRequired Qualifications:
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
AHA Basic Life Support
Understanding of basic medical terminology
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Computer literacy and proficiency
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Pay Rate: Min - $17.51 | Max - $23.09
Accurately prepares correspondence, documents, forms reports and ad hoc projects in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective filing systems, provides excellent departmental telephone and reception coverage, and completes additional clerical duties as assigned. Ensures patient call lights are answered in a timely manner. Ensures HIPAA Compliance.
Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
Effectively uses all applicable computer and office systems/procedures to coordinate documentation, data, and information for the shift to ensure timely communication and smooth operations. Ensures appropriate inventory of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Ensures the work area is clean, clutter free, and organized.
Accurately prepares correspondence, documents, forms reports and ad hoc projects in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective filing systems, provides excellent departmental telephone and reception coverage, and completes additional clerical duties as assigned. Ensures patient call lights are answered in a timely manner. Ensures HIPAA Compliance.
Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
Effectively uses all applicable computer and office systems/procedures to coordinate documentation, data, and information for the shift to ensure timely communication and smooth operations. Ensures appropriate inventory of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Ensures the work area is clean, clutter free, and organized.
