Unit Secretary at St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Patient Care, Departmental Communications, Record Organization, Order Transcription, Chart Maintenance, Electronic Records Management, Supply Ordering, Room Restocking, Nursing Support, Data Entry, Computer Proficiency, Medical Terminology, BLS Certification, CPOE (in absence), QS Electronic Medical Record System

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview We are seeking a Unit Secretary, also referred to as a Unit Clerk, Clinical Unit Secretary or Medical Unit Secretary. A Unit Secretary provides indirect patient care by managing departmental communications, organizing records, transcribing physician orders when needed, and ensuring charts, logs, and electronic records are accurate and complete. They support the Perinatal Unit by coordinating with physicians and departments, ordering supplies, restocking rooms after transfers or discharges, and assisting nursing staff with non-clinical tasks. Shifts Available: Days Employment Type: Full-time Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm Department: Labor and Delivery (L&D) Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Provide indirect patient care by assisting with departmental organization, communication needs, and coordination between staff, physicians, and patients Enter and transcribe physician orders (in the absence of CPOE) with proper nursing notation and signature Prepare, compile, and maintain patient records, charts, logbook entries, and documentation for the Perinatal Unit Order supplies and forms for the unit, and assist nursing staff with restocking patient rooms after transfers or discharges Accurately enter data into hospital computer systems and the QS Electronic Medical Record system while supporting nursing staff with indirect care tasks Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.2. Medical terminology preferred.3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.4. Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred #LI-DK1 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

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary provides indirect patient care by managing departmental organization, coordinating communications between staff, physicians, and patients, and transcribing physician orders when necessary. Key duties include preparing and maintaining patient records, ordering supplies, restocking rooms, and accurately entering data into hospital computer systems.