Unit Secretary

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary, also known as Unit Clerk, Clinical Unit Secretary, or Medical Unit Secretary, will provide indirect patient care by managing departmental communications, organizing records, transcribing physician orders as needed, and ensuring charts and electronic records are accurate and complete in the Perinatal Unit eph Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Position Type: Full Time |
Hours: 8-hour shifts |
Shift: Days |
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

• Assist with departmental organization, communication needs, and coordination between staff, physicians, and patients.
• Enter and transcribe physician orders with proper nursing notation and signature.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain patient records, charts, logbook entries, and documentation for the Perinatal Unit.
• Order supplies and forms for the unit, and assist nursing staff with restocking patient rooms after transfers or discharges.
• Accurately enter data into hospital computer systems and the QS Electronic Medical Record system while supporting nursing staff with indirect care tasks.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required for all new hires.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing and database management preferred.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options.
• Employer 401K options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Many other amazing benefits.

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