Unit Secretary /Nursing Assistant, Pediatrics Outpatient Treatment Area

Sutter Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Sacramento, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Performs routine patient care and support services alongside specialized clerical and administrative duties in a pediatric outpatient setting. Ensures patient privacy and safety while coordinating with healthcare providers and families.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of recent relevant experience. You are proficient in basic nursing skills, medical terminology, and computer applications like Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems. You also possess strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure patient privacy.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EHR

EPIC

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job Description

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

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. to Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

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LIMITED TERM FOR 26-WEEKS FULLY BENEFITED (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, PTO, Etc.)

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
  • Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Education, technical competence and patient interaction skills
  • Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $30.04 to $37.54 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Sutter Health

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital, part of the Sutter Health network, providing health care services to patients in Tracy.
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