Unit Secretary

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Full Time, Schedule: 07:30-16:00 Mon-Fri

Compensation Update: As of 4/21/2024, the pay scale is $19.90 - $27.75 USD.

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred

Position Summary

The Unit Secretary is responsible for secretarial duties necessary for smooth running or the unit. Collaborate to provide optimal plan of care based on age/diagnosis specific needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Handles clerical duties on nursing unit, including answering telephone, relaying messages, keeping records, directing visitors, distributing mail, and transcribing physicians' orders

2. Ensures documentation and problem solving begins immediately when breakdown in patient safety occurs.

3. Demonstrates Memorial's expectations for customer service.

4. Keeps RN and Shift Coordinator informed of pertinent information in a timely manner.

5. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

6. Demonstrates advocacy for patient/family.

7. Processes Physician/Practitioner orders in an accurate and timely fashion.

8. Collaborates with all staff in the transfer/discharge of patients.

9. Demonstrates inter/intradepartmental teamwork.

10. Accurately monitors unit records (staffing records, kardex, refrigerator/crash cart check lists etc.) as assigned.

11. Demonstrates flexibility in the unit secretary role.

12. Knows roles and responsibilities during all Emergency Codes and Red Rules.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: One year experience in hospital work or general secretarial work preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

* Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
* Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
* Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
* Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023
* Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
* Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
* Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $16.28 - $21.61 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.