Emergency Room Unit Secretary-FT

BJC HealthCare • Belleville, IL

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About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties that support the operations of the patient care team in the Emergency Department. The role provides customer service and clerical support to help support clinical operations, transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail, and communicates orders and time-sensitive information to the healthcare team.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Preferred experience as a unit secretary is noted, but no experience is required. A high school diploma or GED is required.

The Emergency Department manages a broad spectrum of emergencies, including cardiopulmonary arrest, trauma, motor vehicle and industrial accidents, and injuries related to child and domestic violence. Critical adult, pediatric, and burn patients may be transferred to specialty hospitals in St. Louis, Missouri. Helicopters and advanced life support ambulances are utilized.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as a unit secretary.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and clerical support for clinical operations.
• Transcribe physician orders as appropriate, with close attention to detail.
• Notify the appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures.
• Communicate new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED