Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health • Warrenton, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Fauquier Health 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. As a Unit Secretary on the Medical/Surgical/PCU 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.
More about our team
Fauquier Health’s Medical/Surgical department is a combination unit consisting of Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care, with 30 beds total between two floors. Our rapidly growing unit will elevate your nursing skills with a variety of patient cases and acuity levels, such as Cardiac, GI, Renal Failure, and Orthopedics.
How you’ll contribute
A Unit Secretary who excels in this role:

Requirements

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office or healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers call bells and communicates specific patient needs to staff. Triages and escalates patient issues appropriately.
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously, takes accurate and complete messages, forwards or answers inquiries as appropriate. Demonstrates accuracy in preparing correspondence, reports, and messages. Exhibits proficiency with computer programs used to support unit functions.
• Utilizes appropriate scheduling system to schedule, verify, and change appointments. Prepares and maintains medical records to include chart forms necessary for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures supplies, equipment, and work environment are kept clean, well-stocked, and organized at all times. Orders and receives all patient supplies, e.g. eitary, equipment, as directed.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, taking minutes as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, 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.

What This Job Offers

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