Unit Secretary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A leading medical facility in St. Louis seeks a Full-Time Unit Secretary to support patient care operations. This role requires strong communication skills and multitasking abilities, with responsibilities including clerical support and transcribing physician orders. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, but no prior experience is required. A great opportunity for those looking to begin a career in a hospital setting, offering benefits and a night shift from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Must be able to support clinical operations and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the patient care team.
• Transcribe physician orders with attention to detail.
• Notify nurses of STAT orders and coordinate tests.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Full Time - 36 hours a week
Benefit Eligible
Night Shift - 7p to 7:30a
Every 3rd Weekend
No on call
Holiday Rotation
Location - Barnes Jewish Hospital
Need to have clear communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Great opportunity for candidates that are looking to get experience within the hospital setting!

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer