Secretary, Full-Time, 6a-6p

970 Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Med Surg 2E department. This full-time role on the 1st shift involves greeting patients and visitors, assisting with admissions, and coordinating records.

You will communicate dietary needs, assist with supplies, and maintain the patient control system. Ideal candidates have 1 year of experience, a Unit Secretary certification/licensure, and proficiency in medical terminology and computers.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Certification or licensure as Unit Secretary is required.
• Medical terminology knowledge and basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and greets visitors and patients.
• Assists in admitting process and records information as needed.
• Notifies Dietary of dietary needs for patients.
• Assists with ordering of supplies and keeps work area clean.
• Maintains patient control system and performs other duties as directed by nurse manager.

Skills

1 Year Experience

Unit Secretary Certification/Licensure

Medical Terminology

Aegis Equipment Training

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Unit Secretary Certification

Tools

Aegis Equipment

Job description

Department: Scotland Memorial Hospital - Nursing: Med Surg 2E

Status: Full time

Shift: 1st (United States of America)

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Experience (Years/Type)

• 1 Year Experience
• As Unit Secretary Certification/Licensure
• Medical Terminology class, Aegis Equipment (Experience And/Or Training)
• Computer Skills

Other Skills And Competencies

Demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal. Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving Are Required To Be Successful. Organizational Skills Are A Must. Fosters A Teamwork Environment. Must Be Able To Communicate With Patients, Customers, Other Departments, And Staff In An Articulate Manner.

This schedule includes a 4 day week alternating with a 3 day week.

Job Description

• Receives and greets visitors and patients when needed.
• Assists in admitting process.
• Records information as needed.
• Notifies Dietary of dietary needs for patient.
• Assists with ordering of supplies.
• Keeps work area clean and neat.
• Maintains patient control system.
• Performs other related duties as directed by nurse manager.

Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community‑owned, not‑for‑profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high‑quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health.

Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people.

We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Family‑friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On‑Site Childcare
• Flexible scheduling
• Exclusive savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you.

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system.

We are a community owned and controlled not‑for‑profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation.

Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises.

Our Beliefs About Our Future: To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider‑centric model to a patient‑centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.