6C Unit Secretary- Neurology- Full-Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary to support hospital unit operations, ensuring smooth communication and efficient administrative processes. The role requires strong organization, diligence, and the ability to handle confidential information with care.

Responsibilities include facilitating data entry, managing inquiries from staff and the public, and supporting overall patient care coordination while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in medical office administration preferred.
• Experience using computers to enter data or process information.
• Experience working with the public; customer service experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and administrative operations within the unit.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Support coordination within the healthcare team to improve patient care delivery.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! As a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating communication and administrative operations within the unit. This position requires strong organizational skills, diligence, and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. Your role is integral to maintaining effective communication and coordination within the healthcare team, enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes.

• Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in medical office administration.
• Experience: Prior experience using computers and computer systems to enter data, or process information. Experience in working with the public; customer service.
• Preferred Experience: Prior clerical experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred Other: Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! As a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating communication and administrative operations within the unit. This position requires strong organizational skills, diligence, and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. Your role is integral to maintaining effective communication and coordination within the healthcare team, enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes.

Position Details

• Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in medical office administration.
• Experience: Prior experience using computers and computer systems to enter data, or process information. Experience in working with the public; customer service.
• Preferred Experience: Prior clerical experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred Other: Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.