Unit Secretary - Orthopedic Surgery - Med Surg - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary assists staff by performing clerical duties and maintains and updates patient records in a timely, orderly manner. The role acknowledges customers arriving at the unit and provides a friendly, enthusiastic approach. It involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors. The position is in the Orthopedic Surgery – Med Surg department at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and is scheduled for days/evenings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling; neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read and comprehend.
• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) card preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous secretarial experience is desirable.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties to assist staff.
• Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner.
• Acknowledge customers upon arrival to the unit and provide a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• File and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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