Healthcare Unit Secretary: Key Admin & Care Coordination

MHM Support Services; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting to support communication and administrative operations on the unit. The role prioritizes organization, diligence, and confidentiality, helping the healthcare team coordinate patient flow and information.

The position emphasizes data entry, customer service, and familiarity with medical terminology; high school diploma required with potential medical office training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional medical office training preferred.
• Experience with computers and entering data; public/customer service experience.
• Healthcare clerical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical office admin cert

Tools

Medical office software

Data entry systems

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting to support communication and administrative operations on the unit. The role prioritizes organization, diligence, and confidentiality, helping the healthcare team coordinate patient flow and information.

The position emphasizes data entry, customer service, and familiarity with medical terminology; high school diploma required with potential medical office training.