Unit Secretary

Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is seeking a frontline administrative professional to support nursing units and front desk, manage the EMR, and facilitate communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff.

This role emphasizes patient service, accurate records, and coordination across departments, with opportunities for professional development and a strong team culture in a Chesterfield, MO setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; two years of college preferred.
• Experience: Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Technical: Computer experience required; EMR familiarity desirable.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; medical terminology helpful.
• Interpersonal: Works well with medical staff, patients and families; strong customer service and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate and maintain medical records; manage calls and visitor inquiries.
• Process physician orders as directed; update EMR accordingly.
• Serve as unit receptionist, handling calls and visitor information.
• Facilitate communication between staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Provide non-clinical patient support and assist in the café as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college-level education preferred

Tools

EMR familiarity

Computer skills

Job description

Your experience matters

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

Provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing units and front desk. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and an excellent customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Demonstrates professional, courteous, and helpful service in all interactions. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications and record handling. Prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and escalates concerns appropriately.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required; two years of college-level education preferred.

Experience: Prior hospital experience preferred.

Technical: Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.

Communication: Ability to speak and write concisely; knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

Interpersonal: Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail.

About Us

Mercury Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an 81- bed hospital located in Chesterfield, MO, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."