Unit Secretary- Med Surg

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the department with clerical tasks, transcribing physician orders, and preparing patient charts for daily needs. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes accuracy and clear communication in a busy hospital setting.

Preferred candidates have high school education, basic computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to read, write and speak English.

Qualifications

• Experience as a unit secretary or similar clerical role in a health-care setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and standard hospital processes.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and organize patient charts and records for daily needs.
• Assist nursing staff by supporting indirect patient care activities as needed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Health care setting

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records on the unit. 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

• 1. Previous clerical or unit secretary experience in a health care setting preferred.
• 2. High school education or equivalent.
• 3. Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• 4. Basic computer skills.
• 5. Must be able to speak read and write English.
• 6. BLS (AHA) certification preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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