Med Surg Ortho Unit Secretary-FT

BJC HealthCare•O'Fallon, MO

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties supporting the operations of the patient care team. The role supports clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support, transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail, and notifies the appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures. The secretary communicates new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate. The position is based at Progress West Hospital, which provides medical/surgical inpatient services and a range of other hospital services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred experience as a unit secretary.

Responsibilities

  • Support clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
  • 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

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available on 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.
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