NICU Unit Secretary: Vital Clerical Support

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Community hospital

Evening shift

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing operations and patient care on the unit. You will perform clerical tasks, manage charts, answer phones, and coordinate with the care team to maintain efficient workflows.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, EPIC familiarity, and solid communication skills. The position is on-site with an Evening shift and opportunities to grow within a community-focused hospital system.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Experience as Receptionist, Secretary or Unit Clerk in healthcare.
• Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Health Record systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs priority clerical procedures safely and efficiently.
• Transcribes orders and maintains patient charts.
• Handles receptionist and clerical duties on the unit.
• Answers call lights and directs patients to appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure orderly unit operations.
• Maintains documentation per guidelines.

Skills

EPIC experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing operations and patient care on the unit. You will perform clerical tasks, manage charts, answer phones, and coordinate with the care team to maintain efficient workflows.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, EPIC familiarity, and solid communication skills. The position is on-site with an Evening shift and opportunities to grow within a community-focused hospital system.