Unit Secretary- ED - Part Time - Nights (12 hrs/wk) (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary to support hospital units by coordinating communications and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and precise data entry to help maintain efficient operations and patient care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with computers, data entry, customer service, plus knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations. Mercy offers benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience entering data and processing information using computer systems.
• Customer service experience.
• Healthcare clerical experience preferred; knowledge of HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication within the unit.
• Handle administrative tasks and data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.
• Support coordination with the healthcare team to improve patient care delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Data entry

Healthcare clerical

HIPAA regulations

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in medical office administration

Tools

Medical office software

Electronic health records (EHR)

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.