Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Unit Secretary joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Our team is committed to providing efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. As a Unit Secretary, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the nursing unit by facilitating communication, maintaining accurate information, and providing administrative support to patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and members of the healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clerical, administrative, or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support for the nursing unit.
• Answers and directs telephone calls and communicates messages to appropriate staff.
• Greets and assists patients, visitors, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains accurate patient information, records, and unit documentation.
• Assists with coordinating communication between nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families.
• Organizes and maintains the nurses' station and necessary supplies.
• Performs data entry and other computer-based administrative duties as required.
• Supports the nursing team with additional clerical duties to promote efficient unit operations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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