Unit Secretary — Elevating Patient Care & Admin

Mercy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy invites you to join as a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting, where you will help streamline communication and administrative operations within the unit, supporting patient care delivery with strong organization and discretion.

Required: a high school diploma or equivalent, plus any medical office administration training. You’ll bring data entry and customer service experience, with a preference for healthcare clerical work and HIPAA knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and administrative operations within the unit.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Support coordination among clinical and administrative staff.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Computer literacy

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Medical office administration certification

Job description

Mercy invites you to join as a Unit Secretary in a hospital setting, where you will help streamline communication and administrative operations within the unit, supporting patient care delivery with strong organization and discretion.

Required: a high school diploma or equivalent, plus any medical office administration training. You’ll bring data entry and customer service experience, with a preference for healthcare clerical work and HIPAA knowledge.