Unit Secretary - Emergency (FT Nights)
About The Position
The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties supporting the operations of the patient care team. This role is crucial in supporting the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support. The Unit Secretary will transcribe physician orders with close attention to detail and notify the appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures. They will also communicate new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate. This position is located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, the largest hospital in Missouri and ranked among the nation's top hospitals. The Emergency Department is a dynamic, urban setting specializing in rapid assessment and treatment of patients, and is a Level I Trauma facility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- No Experience
- No Supervisor Experience
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.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
