Unit Secretary

LifePoint Health; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading medical center where your role as a Unit Secretary will be vital in providing administrative support and enhancing patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting with scheduling, medical records, and patient interactions. With a focus on community and wellness, you will play a key role in ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive workplace that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Fitness Memberships

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and anticipate needs.
• Understanding of hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for scheduling and admitting patients.
• Greets and escorts patients and families within the hospital.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Independent Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

North Alabama Medical Center

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Job Type: Full Time, Nights

Reports to: Director of Surgery
FLSA: Non Exempt

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:

No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Discounted membership rates at local fitness centers
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary:

The Unit Secretary provides administrative support for scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department as well as limited patient related activities for the following patient populations: Adolescent (12 – 18 years), Adult (18 – 65 years) and Geriatric (65 and over), and occasionally, Neonate/Infant (birth – 1 year), and Pediatric (1-12 years). Functions in a multi-skilled environment that requires application of customer service clerical skills with some patient related activities.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates understanding of hospital/departmental specific policies and procedures.
• Greets and escorts patients/families/visitors to appropriate areas of the hospital.
• Understands patient safety procedures including those related to restraints, seizures and fall precautions.
• Adheres to patient safety procedures when involved in patient transport.
• Assists in the discharge planning process by collecting appropriate information, communicating with appropriate agencies and scheduling procedures on assignments.
• Schedules an admission, creates a reservation and assigns a bed on the system if appropriate.
• Responds to patient call lights and triages simple versus complex requests/may assist licensed staff and C.N.A as directed.
• Performs basic guest relation tasks such as arranging guest trays, collecting, securing or locating patient valuables, provide consent forms, and make arrangements for family accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
  

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgment (anticipates needs before they arise)
  

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.