ICU Unit Secretary - Relief & Variable Shifts

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support multiple hospital units with clerical tasks, data entry in EMR, scheduling, and patient flow coordination.

This relief role requires strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills to ensure efficient department operations around the clock. Required are a high school diploma and American Heart Association BLS certification; hospital experience and medical terminology are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, with willingness to take additional courses.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Customer service and clerical experience preferred.
• Hospital experience or medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as department receptionist and handle messages and inquiries.
• Input data using EMR, staffing, charge capture, and bedboard systems.
• Perform general administrative duties (emails, filing, supply ordering).
• Stock nurse servers and carts; assist with equipment maintenance.
• Set up/cancel patient appointments and transport patients or items as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients and guests.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

AHA Basic Life Support certification

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Scheduling systems

Job description

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support multiple hospital units with clerical tasks, data entry in EMR, scheduling, and patient flow coordination.

This relief role requires strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills to ensure efficient department operations around the clock. Required are a high school diploma and American Heart Association BLS certification; hospital experience and medical terminology are a plus.