Valley Medical Center ยท 5 days ago
Unit Secretary (Birth Center) (2026-0009)
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.63/hr - $40.85/hr
1+ years expValley Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking a Unit Secretary for their Birth Center. The role involves managing clerical and receptionist duties on a patient care unit, supporting the medical staff and ensuring efficient operations within the department.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates ability to differentiate structure and functions of VMC departments and make appropriate referrals
Maintains par levels of current forms and supplies
Ensures obsolete forms are removed from unit
Organizes and maintains efficient work area
Completes department and unit forms according to established guidelines
Updates phone rosters as necessary
Maintains chart order
Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette
Demonstrates effective communication with the Medical Staff and other disciplines
Communicates knowledge of patient preferences to direct care providers
Requests services from ancillary and support departments
Greets and assists visitors as they arrive to department
Communicates when lab is calling with critical lab results to the responsible RN
Recognizes and responds appropriately to all emergency codes
Answers intercom and triages calls so that patient needs can be met in a timely fashion
Maintains competency to work on all patient care units
Adheres to infection control standards
Participates in emergency and disaster plans/drills
Demonstrates ability to use patient care technology (MobileView, Emergin, Right Fax)
Performs both unique and general job functions on multiple patient care units during the length of the shift
Ability to easily transition from one patient care unit to another
Qualification
Required
Evidence of good communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to spell accurately and write legibly
Evidence of typing/basic computer education
One-year acute hospital experience required
Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language
Demonstrate excellence in communication skills and customer service
Dress professionally and follow VMC uniform standards
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population
Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups
Flexible in dealing with people, able to meet the public in a poised manner
Able to set priorities, work accurately, and organize work efficiently
Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
Complete all required annual education in a timely manner
Ability to be proficient in EPIC system
Company
Valley Medical Center
Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michele Forgues-Lackie MBA, FACHE, FACMPE, CHFP
SVP/CFO, UW Medicine's Valley Medical Center
Liz Nolan
SVP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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