Cardiac ICU Unit Secretary – Night Shift

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Unit Secretary for the Cardiac ICU on the night shift to provide essential clerical support and coordinate admissions, discharge, and patient requests. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong communication, and proficient use of EPIC and Windows in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring high-quality patient service.

Qualifications

• Data entry and retrieval skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support for the department.
• Responds to requests from patients, family and staff and refers as needed.
• Serves as Patient Experience Ambassador for the unit.
• Assesses EPIC chart reports to ensure proper unit charges.
• Adapts communication to patient populations and procedures.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Unit Secretary for the Cardiac ICU on the night shift to provide essential clerical support and coordinate admissions, discharge, and patient requests. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong communication, and proficient use of EPIC and Windows in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring high-quality patient service.