Unit Secretary Evening Shift Ortho Neuro Surgical Unit

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. The Unit Secretary performs all clerical functions and facilitates effective communication with inter/intradepartmental personnel to maintain an efficient, cost effective and organized nursing station. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support services to patients with acute care needs. Performs clerical, receptionist duties and assists in daily operations of the unit under the guidance of the Lead Nurse. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent Preferred: Experience as a Receptionist, Secretary or Unit Clerk in a healthcare setting. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. Courteous telephone skills, basic computer skills, satisfactory written and verbal communication. Time management and organizational skills. EPIC experience, Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook and Excel). LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills
• Courteous telephone skills
• Basic computer skills
• Satisfactory written and verbal communication
• Time management and organizational skills
• EPIC experience
• Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook and Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Receptionist, Secretary or Unit Clerk in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Performs all clerical functions
• Facilitates effective communication with inter/intradepartmental personnel
• Maintains an efficient, cost effective and organized nursing station
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support services to patients with acute care needs
• Performs clerical, receptionist duties
• Assists in daily operations of the unit under the guidance of the Lead Nurse

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees