Unit Secretary- FT Nights

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. The role supports the patient care team with clerical tasks, order transcription, and timely communication of STAT orders.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers a night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with every third weekend work. The unit emphasizes coordinated, multidisciplinary nursing care and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior clinical experience required; patient-care environment exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders with careful attention to detail.
• Provide clerical support to the patient care team and coordinate routine communications.
• Notify nurses promptly for STAT orders and assist with scheduling tests and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Shift: Nights: 7:00 PM-7:30 AM

Every third weekend requirement

Overview

The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach. It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S. News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite.

Division 12800 is a 32-bed single occupancy unit that provides care to oncology patients who are hospitalized for cancer treatment and symptom management, including support for immunosuppression and/or neutropenia. The care is moderate to high acuity. Care includes high complexity interventions serving patients on both the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Oncology services. The presence of two services provides broad oncology experiences for the nurse. Care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team including oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy and psycho-social support. Professional nursing growth and development are expected, encouraged and supported by the Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program for new graduate nurses, the Career Ladder Program, the Oncology Nursing Society's (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, and educational preparation for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) program.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties supporting the operations of the patient care team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail.
• Notifies appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures. Communicates new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer