Unit Secretary - Full Time

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Unit Secretary – Full Time, Days/Evenings (Every Saturday & Sunday, 7AM-7PM; and one weekday)

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Unit Secretary provides clerical support to the nursing unit. As a member of the nursing unit, the Unit Secretary conducts themselves to promote an organized and positive culture on the unit.

Essential Functions:

• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve caller problems and specific request in a timely manner
• Provides excellent, customer-focused service by prioritizing and navigating all internal and external calls in a prompt respectful manner from both internal customers and the community
• Schedules discharge follow up appointments; assists in recording traumas and codes within the facility
• Performs other administrative or clerical duties and projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED

Experience:

• Prior healthcare clerical work (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, 25 WPM typing skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com