Unit Secretary, Sed Surg Per diem Days

3/23/2026

The Unit Secretary performs various clerical and reception tasks within a medical or psychiatric treatment area to support professional staff. This role also involves serving as a mentor and resource for other Unit Secretaries and acting as a liaison between Nurse Management and Unit Secretaries.

Salary

23 - 26.95 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The KPC Health is a global leader in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, engineering and real estate. Originally founded by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur, Dr. Kali Chaudhuri, the KPC Group has reached an unprecedented level of success through its vision, innovation, and leadership. Today, the KPC Group has amassed over $10 billion in assets, including hospitals, clinics, schools, commercial real estate properties, and agricultural research centers. As pioneers in technology for the healthcare industry the KPC Group healthcare division, KPC Health, has successfully established a group of integrated healthcare delivery systems consisting of acute care hospitals, Independent Physicians Associations (IPAs), medical groups, urgent care facilities, and various fully integrated multi-specialty medical facilities throughout the western United States. Our California facilities include: Anaheim Global Medical Center Chapman Global Medical Center Hemet Valley Medical Center Menifee Valley Medical Center Orange County Global Medical Center South Coast Global Medical Center Victor Valley Global Medical Center Our facilities collectively serve some of California’s most densely populated areas in the Southern California region – totaling nearly ten million people. KPC Health has invested nearly $100 million in the latest information technology transforming one of the oldest hospital systems in the United States into a state of the art healthcare operation with an advanced Electronic Medical Records system. Most importantly, we have invested in our people. KPC Health attributes its overall successes to the highly skilled, advanced trained, expert physicians, nurses, information technology specialists and staff. Investing in having the very best workforce has enabled KPC Health to maximize its technological capabilities to best serves its patients, their families and the communities its hospitals and medical institutions it serves. As community hospitals dedicated to the health and welfare of each and every community we serve, we are investing in a number of non-profit and charity-based organizations, including the American Heart Association, March of Dimes for healthy babies, and Caterina’s Club for feeding hungry children. We believe our involvement in the promotion of these programs is crucial to serving our communities. For us, healthcare is not just about caring for our patients, but also about investing in the people of Orange County. Our mission is to ensure everyone we encounter enjoys life in great health.

About the Role

POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to perform a variety of clerical and reception duties in a medical and/or psychiatric treatment area in support of professional and other staff; and to do other work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbent in this class performs the journey level scope of clerical assignments in support of doctors, nurses and other staff in an assigned medical treatment area; serve as a mentor and resources for all Unit Secretaries and serve as liaison between Nurse Management and Unit Secretaries

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education

Completion of high school or equivalent. Specialized training in medical assisting or a closely related field preferred

Experience

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Unit Secretary.

Licensure/Certification

BLS through AHA

Special Requirement:

Successful completion of medical terminology course or passing score of 80% on medical terminology examination.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Hospital established policies quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.

Medical Terminology

Modern office practices and procedures including filing and operating standard office equipment.

Ability to:

Conduct mandatory in-services, training and orientation

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Perform general clerical work and learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.

Work effectively under stress and in emergency relationships with the public and fellow employees

Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations

Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in
undesirable patient outcomes.

AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCY

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Key Skills

Clerical DutiesReception DutiesMedical TerminologyOffice PracticesFilingOperating Office EquipmentTrainingOrientationFollowing DirectionsWorking Under StressEmergency ManagementCrisis ManagementAge-Specific CompetencyQuality AssuranceInfection Control