Administrative Associate (B) - Emergency Care Center
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse Specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
The Emergency Department Administrative Associate works autonomously and collaborates with unit leadership to support staff and department operations. Through strong administrative skills and teamwork, the Admin keeps the unit organized and on track.
Successful Admins are flexible, adaptable, and comfortable changing hats and responsibilities to meet the evolving needs of the Emergency Department throughout their day. The Admin should be proficient at navigating different technologies and programs, including all Microsoft Office applications, Teams, Access, Canva, and more.
The ED team reflects the communities we serve, so employees must be comfortable working and interacting with many different types of people in an open, collaborative environment. Strong communication and a team-oriented focus is essential for success.
Responsibilities:
The Admin provides business logistics support and maintains an overview of happenings of the Emergency Department through:
- Primary office phone triage
- Employee file management and electronic file organization, including onboarding and termination paperwork, leave of absences, and performance management documents
- Maintaining up-to-date licensure, certifications, and competencies for the unit
- Distribution list management, including phone lists, Outlook groups, and emergency notification systems
- Recording minutes for all-team meetings
- Coordinating with Hospital Unit Clerks for unit needs
- Ordering, including office supplies, paper forms, and Iron Mountain
- Mail and locker management for unit
- Strong digital literacy to assist with tasks like electronic file transfers to Microsoft 365 and scheduling in API
- Employee rewards, engagement, and recognition celebrations
- Updating unit display boards, including Daisy Board/NRC, CPEN Board, Employee of the Quarter, and staff photos
- Weekly department newsletter
Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Choice of 8:00 am-4:30 pm or 9:00 am-5:30 pm
About the Unit:
The Rady Children's Emergency Department is a Lantern-awarded, Level I Trauma Center with 42 beds, including two trauma rooms. We are the only dedicated pediatric emergency department within the San Diego region and operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. We are proud to have a big team that values strong collaboration and communication across disciplines. We are a busy department that cares for over 300 patients each day, with a census of 109,000 patients last year, and includes a growing population of behavioral health patients.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
2 Years of experience
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint and Access
Competent English grammar and composition skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's Degree
3 Years of experience
Typing at 50 wpm
The expected hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $30.26
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.