Med Surg Ortho Unit Secretary-FT

BJC HealthCare • O'Fallon, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties that support the operations of the patient care team. This role supports clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support, transcribing physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail, and communicating new orders and relevant information to the healthcare team. The position is in the Med Surg Ortho unit at Progress West Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with holiday rotation and every other weekend required.

Requirements

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

What This Job Offers

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