Unit Secretary - Spine 17400 (FT Days)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Contribution

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Learning & Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care teams with clerical tasks and customer service. The role involves handling physician orders, coordinating tests, and ensuring timely communication with nurses to maintain smooth clinical operations.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, and no prior experience is necessary. This on-site position offers benefits and a structured schedule with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail.
• Notifies appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures. Communicates new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Location: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (East Pavillion)

Schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Every 3rd weekend and Holiday rotation

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties supporting the operations of the patient care team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail.
• Notifies appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures. Communicates new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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