Unit Secretary

BJC HealthCare; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Belleville is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the patient care team. This full-time role involves clerical duties, customer service, and communication with healthcare professionals. Ideal for candidates looking to gain experience in a hospital setting, offering comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension and 403(b) plans

401(k) plan with BJC matching

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• No experience required for the role.
• Supports clinical operations with clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately.
• Coordinates tests and procedures with healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Full Time - 36 hours a week

Benefit Eligible

Day Shift - 6:45a to 7:15p

Every Other Weekend

No on call

Holiday Rotation

Location: Memorial Hospital - Belleville

Need to have clear communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Great opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience within the hospital setting!

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services, critical and emergency care, including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides diagnostic and treatment services, heart and vascular care, and is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. It is also designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health and a Lung Cancer Screening Center accredited by the American College of Radiology. Since 2008, it has been recognized as a Magnet organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed hospital with private suites, was recognized with Magnet status in 2018. It provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services, and critical care.

One Center cares for patients with medical and pre & post-surgical conditions, infectious diseases requiring isolation, co-morbidities, bariatric needs, respiratory issues, surgical interventions, and renal conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties supporting the patient care team.

Responsibilities

1. Supports clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
2. Transcribes physician orders accurately with attention to detail.
3. Notifies nurses of STAT orders and coordinates tests and procedures, communicating with the healthcare team as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience required

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience required

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to providing benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC matching
• Tuition Assistance starting on the first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Learn more at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Benefits may vary by position

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.