Unit Secretary

Overview Shifts Available:  Days   Employment Type:  Full-time  Hours:  12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm, rotating weekends Department: Adult Geriatric Psych Location:  St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.  We are seeking a  Unit Secretary,  also referred to as a Unit Clerk, Clinical Unit Secretary or Medical Unit Secretary. A Unit Secretary provides indirect patient care by managing departmental communications, organizing records, transcribing physician orders when needed, and ensuring charts, logs, and electronic records are accurate and complete. They support the Perinatal Unit by coordinating with physicians and departments, ordering supplies, restocking rooms after transfers or discharges, and assisting nursing staff with non-clinical tasks.  Responsibilities Provide indirect patient care by assisting with departmental organization, communication needs, and coordination between staff, physicians, and patients  Enter and transcribe physician orders (in the absence of CPOE) 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  Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014. Medical terminology preferred. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for Behavioral Health preferred. Patient Rights Education/Competency within 60 days of hire and maintain current as deemed necessary. Two years of experience using computers for word processing, database management and spreadsheets preferred; (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook & Excel preferred). Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:   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  Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/   #LI-SB4 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf