Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health • Lynchburg, VA

27d

About The Position

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated
to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your
skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives
of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation
facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide
variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational
care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate, comfortable
environment.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required, with two years of college level education preferred.
• Experience: Computer experience required. Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of medical personnel, patients and families, ability to speak and write concisely with knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensures visitors are acknowledged quickly and helps direct them and answer any questions.
• Initiates medical record upon admission. Maintains said record during patient stay and closes the record upon patient discharge within the electronic medical record.
• Initiates follow-up regarding doctors’ orders.
• Ensures that all patient and special charges are processed.
• Serves as unit receptionist for incoming and outgoing calls and visitor information.
• Interacts frequently with unit personnel, physicians, visitors, patients’ families and other ancillary hospital personnel for the purpose of giving and receiving information.
• Has contact with patients. Duties may include answering patient lights, and fulfilling patient request for non-care items, attend appointments with patients, working in the café. Requires professional, courteous, and helpful manner in all contacts with customers.
• Position involves multi-tasking in a high stress environment. Requires constant mental alertness and the ability to calmly and accurately perform duties when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions.
• Must have the ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered.
• Ensures that all patient and unit equipment, supplies and procedures are ordered and received.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED