Unit Secretary – Relief, Variable Shifts

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System seeks a Unit Secretary to support multiple hospital units, interfacing with patients, caregivers, physicians, and staff. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, data entry in EMR and bedboard systems, and general administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient care flow.

The role emphasizes communication, organization, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with shifts that may vary and require strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Customer service and clerical experience required.
• Flexibility to work on multiple units and perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as department receptionist and route messages to correct destinations.
• Input data using EMR, staffing/charge systems, and electronic bedboard.
• Perform general administrative duties (emails, filing, ordering supplies).
• Stock nurse servers and carts; assist with equipment maintenance as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and telecommunication to coordinate patient flow.
• Transport patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR experience

MS Office

Job description

St. Charles Health System seeks a Unit Secretary to support multiple hospital units, interfacing with patients, caregivers, physicians, and staff. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, data entry in EMR and bedboard systems, and general administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient care flow.

The role emphasizes communication, organization, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with shifts that may vary and require strong customer service skills.