Unit Secretary- ED - Part Time - (24 hrs/wk) (Non-Exempt)

MHM Support Services; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting to support communication and administrative operations on the unit. The role prioritizes organization, diligence, and confidentiality, helping the healthcare team coordinate patient flow and information.

The position emphasizes data entry, customer service, and familiarity with medical terminology; high school diploma required with potential medical office training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional medical office training preferred.
• Experience with computers and entering data; public/customer service experience.
• Healthcare clerical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and administrative operations within the unit.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Support healthcare team to enhance patient care delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical office admin cert

Tools

Medical office software

Data entry systems

Job description

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:

• 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.

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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