Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

17h

About The Position

Provides administrative support for scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department. Performs limited patient-related activities for the following populations: Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric, and occasionally Neonate/Infant and Pediatric.

Functions in a multi-skilled environment requiring strong customer service and clerical skills while supporting patient-related activities as needed. Reports to the Director or Manager of the Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous clerical, administrative, or healthcare support experience preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BCLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Greets and escorts patients, families, and visitors to appropriate hospital areas.
• Understands and adheres to patient safety procedures, including restraints, seizures, and fall precautions.
• Assists in patient transport while maintaining safety protocols.
• Supports discharge planning by gathering information, communicating with agencies, and scheduling procedures.
• Schedules admissions, creates reservations, and assigns beds in the system when appropriate.
• Responds to patient call lights, triaging simple versus complex requests; assists licensed staff and CNAs as directed.
• Performs guest relations tasks such as arranging trays, securing patient valuables, providing consent forms, and coordinating family accommodations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED