Unit Secretary (Night Shift)

Sidney Regional Medical Center•Sidney, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.
Regular and timely attendance.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience is preferred.
EPIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service.
Welcome patients, families, and visitors appropriately.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information.
Attend work regularly and on time.
Verify patient demographic information 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 for 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 furtherance of the organization’s mission and purpose and avoid violations of the law.
Know and comply with pertinent federal and state standards.
Report suspected or known illegal activity.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.