Secretary - 5 South Surgical / Orthopedics

Baxter; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR seeks a dedicated Secretary to support the 5 South Surgical / Orthopedics unit. The role covers administrative, receptionist, and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will communicate with patients, visitors, and staff across care teams, manage confidential information, and assist with scheduling and records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; CRC Bronze or higher.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational, receptionist, and clerical support to patient care units.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
• Assist with documentation and coordination for the health care team.
• Support continuous improvement activities and patient flow.

Skills

Front desk

Medical secretary

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Secretary - 5 South Surgical / Orthopedics

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

6600 - 5 South Surgical / Orthopedics

Full time , Varies , 6p -2a

Secretary

SUMMARY:

Provides organizational, receptionist, and clerical support to patient care units and the health care team. Communicates effectively via a variety of modalities with patients, visitors, and facility staff and plays an integral role in communication across the continuum of care. Functions as a resource to members of the health care team and is familiar with hospital resources. Secretarial activities complement the patient care delivery model. Carries out all aspects of the job using good judgment and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and assumes responsibility for self-development within the role and participates in continuous improvement activities. Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certificate ("CRC").

Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

No

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 12 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and occasionally lift up to 50lbs. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.