Unit Secretary - Post Surgical Services

LMH Health • Lawrence, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LMH Health is dedicated to fostering healthy people, communities, and futures, offering an exceptional career environment that promotes work-life harmony, competitive compensation, and significant advancement opportunities. The Unit Secretary role involves performing receptionist and clerical duties under the guidance of a registered charge nurse and unit director. This position requires an individual who embodies the values of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, demonstrating effective time management skills and the ability to work independently. LMH Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of various protected characteristics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year related customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• 2 years related work experience with knowledge of medical terminology
• Associates degree
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Receives calls and customer requests and relays information to the appropriate parties.
• Understands and complies with all patient confidentiality requirements, HIPAA.
• Performs order transcription and computer order entry.
• Enters patient charges and assures that charges are complete and accurate.
• Files forms/reports in patients’ medical records.
• Copies medical records for patient transfers.
• Verifies unit census.
• Maintains patient assessment log.
• Disseminates patient assignment information to appropriate parties.
• Orders and stocks chart forms and other supplies for the unit.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• Flexible, work-life harmony
• Competitive pay
• Great advancement potential
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees