Unit Secretary (Night Shift)

Sidney Regional Medical Center•Sidney, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sidney Regional Medical Center is seeking a diligent and friendly Unit Secretary for its Acute Care team in Sidney, Nebraska. The role provides receptionist, clerical, and communication support under the direction of nursing and medical staff. It supports patient registration, verification of demographic and insurance information, department operations, communication, and safe and efficient access to emergency services. The position contributes to customer service, team collaboration, and the organization’s mission, values, and responsible stewardship of resources. The position works 12-hour nighttime shifts, totaling 72 hours per pay period. The organization provides employees with free assistance navigating the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; SRMC is a qualifying employer for the program.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred.
EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service.
Welcome patients, families, and visitors appropriately.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.
Verify patient demographic information is accurate at the time of service.
Verify that patient or guardian signatures are completed for consents.
Prepare patient charts as needed.
Notify the director or designee when supplies are needed.
File, scan, and fax correspondence to other covered entities to support continuity of care.
Keep reception and waiting areas neat and clean.
Operate multiline phones, copier, fax machine, printers, signature pad, and scanner.
Answer telephone calls, provide assistance, or direct callers to the appropriate person.
Make overhead pages for hospital-wide emergencies.
Understand the legal aspects of responsibilities and activities to avoid inadvertent violations of state and federal statutes and regulations.
Comply with applicable laws related to job responsibilities and refrain from knowingly participating in illegal activities or failing to meet affirmative legal duties.
Carry out duties ethically in support of the organization’s mission and purpose and to avoid violations of the law.
Understand and comply with pertinent federal and state standards.
Report suspected or known illegal activity.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.