Unit Secretary - Hospital Admin & Care Coordination

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

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.