Unit Secretary (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary to support administrative operations in a hospital unit. You will help facilitate communication, data entry, and patient flow while upholding strict confidentiality and accuracy across systems.

This role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and a customer-service mindset to collaborate with the healthcare team and ensure smooth patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; medical office administration certification preferred.
• Experience using computers to enter data and process information.
• Customer service experience in public settings preferred.
• Healthcare clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and administrative operations within the unit.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support coordination among healthcare team to improve patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical office administration certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

• Preferred 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: Prior clerical experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred Other: Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Position Details

• Preferred 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: Prior clerical experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred Other: Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and HIPAA regulations preferred.

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.