Unit Secretary - Kings Mills Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a full-time Unit Secretary for its Med/Surg Telemetry Unit. This role involves providing clerical support to ensure efficient nursing operations, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and preferably some healthcare clerical experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Prior healthcare clerical work preferred.
• Basic computer skills and typing skills (25 WPM) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the nursing unit.
• Troubleshoot and resolve caller problems efficiently.
• Schedule discharge follow-up appointments and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Mercy HealthKings Mills Hospital

Unit Secretary – Full Time Days

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Unit Secretary provides clerical support to the nursing unit. As a member of the nursing unit, the Unit Secretary conducts themselves to promote an organized and positive culture on the unit.

Essential Functions:

• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve caller problems and specific request in a timely manner
• Provides excellent, customer-focused service by prioritizing and navigating all internal and external calls in a prompt respectful manner from both internal customers and the community
• Schedules discharge follow up appointments; assists in recording traumas and codes within the facility
• Performs other administrative or clerical duties and projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED

Experience:

• Prior healthcare clerical work (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, 25 WPM typing skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - Kings Mills

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