Unit Secretary — Front Desk, EMR & Care Coordination

LifePoint Health; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending account

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary to provide frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. You will initiate, maintain, and close electronic medical records, manage calls, and support communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff.

You will greet visitors, manage orders, and coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth unit operations and excellent customer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
• Prior hospital or healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors; provide directions and information.
• Initiate and maintain patient electronic medical records at admission and discharge.
• Handle phone calls and visitor inquiries; coordinate with staff and physicians.
• Process physicians’ orders as directed and support non-clinical patient services.
• Provide recurring unit receptionist duties and maintain unit communications.
• Assist patients with non-care items and accompany to appointments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Front desk reception

Phone management

Communication

Privacy/confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Lifepoint Health's Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary to provide frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. You will initiate, maintain, and close electronic medical records, manage calls, and support communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff.

You will greet visitors, manage orders, and coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth unit operations and excellent customer experience.