Healthcare Unit Secretary — Essential Clerical Support

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Contribution

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Learning & Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care teams with clerical tasks and customer service. The role involves handling physician orders, coordinating tests, and ensuring timely communication with nurses to maintain smooth clinical operations.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, and no prior experience is necessary. This on-site position offers benefits and a structured schedule with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail.
• Notifies appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures. Communicates new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care teams with clerical tasks and customer service. The role involves handling physician orders, coordinating tests, and ensuring timely communication with nurses to maintain smooth clinical operations.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, and no prior experience is necessary. This on-site position offers benefits and a structured schedule with weekend and holiday rotations.