Unit Secretary - Plumas District Hospital

Nature and Scope:

The Unit Secretary will be responsible for providing a wide range of clerical support for the hospital nurses station as well as serving as the monitor technician for cardiac monitors, and temperature monitors. The Unit Secretary has the ability to maintain order and flow during peak patient surges, respond to multiple demands with integrity and persistence, prioritize duties according to their critical nature and achieve desired outcomes for our patient population. The Unit Secretary performs tasks such as answering phones, filing, scanning, facilitating patient transfers to acute and long term facilities, and helping hospital ancillary staff, nurses and doctors.  They serve as a cardiac monitoring technician and monitors other central monitoring, relaying important changes to the ancillary department staff.  The Unit Secretary contributes to the provision of quality care through participating in performance improvement activities that provide positive outcomes.

 

Location:

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

 

Compensation:

Compensation Philosophy:

We have 6 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 6 years of relevant experience. 

 

Compensation Range:

$18.00 - $ 22.97 / hour

Job Status / Shift Information:

Full-time and the schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. 

 

Qualifications:

Education:

One Year of office experience and must possess a CPR certifcation. 

 

Experience:

Medical terminology, Efficient Time Management, Excellent Organizational skills, Attention to Detail, Quality Focus, Professionalism, Productivity, Team player, Good Telephone Skills, Customer Service Focus, Supply Management skills.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and hospital processes. Ability to effectively work within medical record software. Experience maintaining a professional level of patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA procedures.

 

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to perform in crisis and emergency situations.
• Responsible for the completion of all assignments in a timely manner and without interference to the quality of work.
• Warmly welcomes visitors by greeting visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering inquiries; relaying calls to patients; giving directions; referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
• Schedule follow up appointments for patients discharging.
• Accurately informs nursing staff when appropriate.

 

Benefits / Perks:

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Why Plumas District Hospital:

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

 

Contact Information:

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

 

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

 

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

 

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971