What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at BJC HealthCare?
- FT, On-Site position.
- Hours are 8a - 4:30p M-F
- Legal experience is preferred not required!
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Provides comprehensive service to BJC HealthCare, focused on the system's legal needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Perform secretarial duties and general office work to ensure sufficient operation of the department while coordinating with the priorities of the Associate General Counsel/Director, Risk Management and Risk Manager of Alternate Sites and Physician Practices and the organization.
Responsibilities
- Produces and formats various types of documents, and reports including monthly expense reports.
- Produces and coordinates various types of confidential correspondence.
- Assists in preparing materials and binders for presentations and meetings.
- Supports the daily operations of assigned departments.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Associate's Degree
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re 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, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $786