Unit Secretary -Cardiac Unit- PT/Days (24 hrs/wk)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Education assistance toward nursing a

Health, dental & vision benefits from

401(k) with employer match

PTO accrual starts immediately

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Cardiac Telemetry unit with administrative duties and communication tasks. This role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and teamwork to ensure smooth patient care workflows.

The position is part-time (24 hours per week) on days, in a fast-paced hospital setting. Prior clerical healthcare experience and HIPAA awareness are preferred to support accurate data entry and patient information handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in medical office administration.
• Experience using computers to enter data or process information.
• Experience working with the public; customer service.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations preferred.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate communication and administrative operations within the unit.
• Support coordination among healthcare team to enhance patient care delivery.

Connaissances

Data entry

Customer service

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Find your calling at Mercy!

As a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating communication and administrative operations within the unit. This position requires strong organizational skills, diligence, and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. Your role is integral to maintaining effective communication and coordination within the healthcare team, enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes.

Position Details

Join Our Team at Mercy Hospital Washington!

Department: Cardiac Telemetry

Shift: Part-Time | 24 hrs/week | Days

About Our Department

Welcome to our fast-paced 35-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

We care for patients with STEMI, post-cardiac catheterization, CHF, arrhythmias, stroke management, and more. With a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, our PCAs play a vital role in delivering compassionate, top-quality care.

We believe in teamwork, clear communication, accountability, and mutual respect — all to provide exceptional care to every patient.

Position Overview

As a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating communication and administrative operations within the unit. This position requires strong organizational skills, diligence, and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. Your role is integral to maintaining effective communication and coordination within the healthcare team, enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

Preferred Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in medical office administration.

Experience:

Prior experience using computers and computer systems to enter data, or process information. Experience in working with the public; customer service.

Preferred Experience:

Prior clerical experience working in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Other:

Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Benefits

• Education assistance toward your nursing degree


• Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one


• $100/month annual contribution to Dependent Care FSA for eligible employees


• Paid parental leave for new parents


• 401(k) with employer match from day one


• PTO accrual starts immediately — including volunteer time off


• Competitive salary + exciting future career growth

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.