Make a difference every single day! Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues.
If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!
The Unit Secretary provides indirect patient care in to the assigned department. They implement instructions from physicians and nursing staff. The Unit Secretary demonstrates effective communication and customer service skills with patients, family members, physicians and other Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey hospital departments.
The Unit Secretary performs a variety of administrative activities or tasks specific to the unit needs. Acts as a receptionist for the unit, answering and relaying patient calls, accepting and relaying other communications. Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians.
Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients’ needs. Collaborates with administrative assistant with ordering supplies. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary. Maintains age specific safety precautions. Logs all patients in the department logbook.
Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff, and medical staff. Implements directions from physicians and ER nursing staff.
Amazing benefits - Medical, Dental, Retirement, and Much More! NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for May 2027 – state of the art and double the size! Tuition Assistance Plans: We offer the following on the first day of employment!
Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal, workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs. Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs. A tuition loan and reimbursement may, with appropriate approvals, be combined for a maximum of $2,600.
Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization, including BSN and MSN. Employees may have their loans Forgiven if they continue eligible employment for 12 months after completion of the term for which the loan was given Hours : 8 a.m. OR 8:30 p.m. twelve (12) hour shift start times.
Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing required. One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital preferred. Medical terminology course preferred.
Basic computer knowledge.