Department Secretary

Title: Department Secretary

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Hospice Outpatient

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $23.55/hr - $34.13/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Secretary, Department assists in office related tasks to provide assistance to the team Supervisor for the proper functioning of the department with minimal assistance. Ensures that all communication between the office and the field staff are informed timely and in the most efficient manner. Answers all incoming calls that are transferred from the receptionist and relays the information to the team Supervisor or to the appropriate team member. Provides relief to the receptionist for breaks, lunches or as needed. Performs additional and varied duties as directed by the Team Supervisor with minimal assistance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year receptionist experience handling multiple phone lines and filing required.
• Health care industry experience preferred.
• Effective problem solving skills required.
• Flexible, detail oriented, and professional demeanor required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Goal oriented, self-starter, and self-motivated attitude required.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required