Unit Secretary - Emergency Services

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX seeks a dedicated Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. This 297-bed non-profit hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, offers opportunities to contribute to quality care close to home.

The role supports the ER by transcribing orders, preparing charts, and coordinating supplies. Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), basic computer skills, and a current BLS certification within six months of hire. Night shifts, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintained.
• Experience using computers for word processing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders and documents with authorizing signatures.
• Prepares and compiles patient records in the Emergency Room.
• Orders supplies for the unit and maintains patient charts.
• Assists nursing staff with tasks involving indirect patient care.

Skills

Computers for word processing

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Healthcare documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical terminology training

BLS training

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org .

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and / or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patients chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf