Unit Secretary - ICU Step Down / Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City is seeking a diligent Unit Secretary to support the ICU Step Down/medical unit. You will coordinate communications, schedule flow, and manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient care operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience with data entry, and strong customer service. Healthcare clerical experience is preferred, with familiarity in computer systems and privacy practices.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; medical office certification preferred.
• Experience: data entry and customer service in public or healthcare settings.
• Preferred: 2+ years clerical experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit communications and patient flow to support care delivery.
• Perform admin tasks, scheduling, and record-keeping with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain organization and privacy in handling patient information and office operations.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical office certification (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Days, Full Time, 36 hrs/wk

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

ICU Step Down Unit

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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: 2+ years' clerical experience working in a healthcare setting.

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.