Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an organized Unit Secretary for a full-time role in Johnstown. You will provide essential clerical support, manage referrals, and assist with insurance authorizations in a busy outpatient setting.

You will work with a team to ensure patient flow, data entry, and documentation are accurate. The position requires strong communication and multitasking abilities in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Secretarial experience is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and show strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to program staff and manager.
• Perform general office duties and data entry.
• Assist with patient referrals and insurance authorizations as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to front office procedures and orientation for new team members.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is the flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System. A regional referral hospital known for clinical excellence, Conemaugh Memorial is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

Unit Secretary- FT

Who We Are

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is the flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System. A regional referral hospital known for clinical excellence, Conemaugh Memorial is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care beds.

How You'll Contribute

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing clerical support and carrying out activities as directed by the Program Director and/or Office Manager in a professional and ethical manner. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, and problem solving. The incumbent shall be accountable for carrying out all responsibilities in accordance with Kindred CORE values. Location may include Short Term Acute Care or Outpatient therapy services.

This secretarial role would include acting as a chaperone for pelvic floor therapy program as well as obtaining insurance authorizations for this busy outpatient clinic as well as 2 other outpatient clinics.

Essential Functions

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others
• Adhere to policies and practices of client hospital and Kindred Healthcare.
• Contribute to client relations and marketing activities.
• Manage patient referral process
• Provide general clerical support for the program
• Performs record keeping and data entry for the outcome system.

Additional Information

• Participate in team meetings.
• Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of program administrative functions.
• Functions as a resource for and provide team members with orientation regarding front office procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Education: The incumbent shall, at a minimum, possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Secretarial experience.
• Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, strong interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary. Computer and current technology competence.

Physical And Mental 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computers. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment And Travel Requirements

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.
• In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.
• Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.