Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health®; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

UofL Health Frazier Rehab Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Unit Secretary to provide frontline administrative support on the nursing unit, manage EMR records, phones, and visitor inquiries, and ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and prefers some college; hospital experience and EMR familiarity are desirable. Schedule: Monday–Friday 2:30pm–11pm EST; compensation includes benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit.
• Initiate, maintain, and close electronic medical records; manage phones and visitor inquiries.
• Support communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; perform non-clinical patient service tasks.
• Greet visitors, assist with directions, and answer routine questions.
• Coordinate with unit personnel and physicians to exchange information.

Skills

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college education preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Your Experience Matters

UofL Health Frazier Rehab Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Unit Secretary joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

The Unit Secretary provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and excellent customer experience.

A Unit Secretary Who Excels In This Role

• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.

Salary Range

$18-$20

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11pm EST

More About UofL Health Frazier Rehab Hospital

UofL Health Frazier Rehab Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

EEOC Statement

"UofL Health Frazier Rehab Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UofL Health Frazier Rehab Hospital 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.