Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

The Unit Secretary (Health Unit Coordinator) is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment, performing non-clinical nursing tasks, clerical and receptionist duties for a nursing unit. Access to demographic information and limited Patient Health Information related to job function.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:   

***must have previous OB experience*** and**Bilingual Preferred***

• Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. 
• Responds to physician offices to meet patient scheduling needs for the healthy beginnings Center.
• Maintains daily schedule accurately.
• Provides admitting representative with next day’s appointment schedule by 10AM.
• Maintains chart supplies.
• Prepares chart prior to patients scheduled appointment time.
• Files lab reports and maintains charts accurately.
• Enters all patient charges into the Cerner System daily.
• Audits charges for completeness and accuracy.
• Promotes the image of the healthy beginnings center with positive communication with referring physician offices.

Qualifications

Required:

***must have previous OB experience*** and**Bilingual Preferred***

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Comprehensive general clerical skills required. 
• Demonstrates effective oral and written (legibly) communication skills.
• Demands require working in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and remaining calm. 
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize work load independently.
• Must demonstrate teamwork in a pleasant manner.

Preferred:

• Health Unit Coordinator certification
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Prior unit secretary training or health care experience preferred

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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