Unit Secretary - Emergency (PT Days)

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is located at Washington University Medical Center and is staffed by full-time academic faculty and community physicians from the School of Medicine, along with a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. The hospital is recognized for its excellence in nursing care and was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Emergency Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital specializes in rapid assessment and treatment of patients, particularly during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma. It is a Level I Trauma facility and a leader in disaster preparedness for the St. Louis region.

Role Purpose

The Unit Secretary supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support. They transcribe physician orders, notify nurses of STAT orders, and communicate new orders to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders 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.

Requirements

• No formal education required.
• No prior experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Qualifications

• Great customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and legal services. Other benefits include a 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) plan with a match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more. Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are also available.

Pay

Schedule: 6 AM-6 PM (2 days per week, including weekend rotation)

Schedule

Schedule: 6 AM-6 PM (2 days per week, including weekend rotation)

Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards: BJC is committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services are available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance is paid for by BJC. An annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution is offered, along with a 401(k) plan with a match. Tuition Assistance is available on the first day. The BJC Institute for Learning and Development provides health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Paid Time Off combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Adoption assistance is also available. For more information, go to our Benefits Summary. Not all benefits apply to all jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer.