Unit Secretary- Part-time- 7d

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield seeks a compassionate Unit Secretary to support daily hospital operations within the unit. You will coordinate communications, schedule tasks, and help maintain an efficient, patient-centered workflow.

This role requires strong organization, discretion with protected health information, and experience with hospital computer systems to enter data and manage records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in medical office administration.
• Experience using computers and computer systems to enter data; customer service.
• Preferred: clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and HIPAA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication within the unit and with other hospital departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Enter data and manage administrative tasks using hospital computer systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Diligence

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical office administration certification

Tools

Data entry systems

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.
  

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.

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.