Unit Secretary (HUC)

Memorial Physician Practices; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Unit Secretary (HUC) to support the Med/Surg unit in Ottumwa. This full-time role schedules 40 hours per week, with every other weekend, and is anchored in compassionate patient care.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED. You will uphold hospital policies, maintain a welcoming front desk, and collaborate with a care team to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate support and adherence to the ORHC Mission and Core Values.
• Be knowledgeable and compliant with hospital policies including Employee Handbook and Policy Stat.
• Leadership strives to create an environment where employees want to work, utilize the chain of command to raise concerns and suggestions.
• Demonstrate integrity, adhere to the company compliance program, and report questionable practices through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrate respect for others and self.
• Provide a positive first impression through a friendly greeting, conversations, transitions, dress code, and keeping the work area neat and organized.
• Be a team player by supporting coworkers, giving recognition, and encouraging others.
• Manage up your fellow coworkers.
• Take pride in the health center and act as an ambassador for Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
• Treat ORHC equipment, supplies and resources with care and use them efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Unit Secretary (HUC)

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: 40 hours/week, every other weekend

Unit: Med/Surg

Overview

Ottumwa Regional Health Center 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

• Demonstrate support and adherence to the ORHC Mission and Core Values.
• Be knowledgeable and compliant with hospital policies to include but not limited to the Employee Handbook and policies in Policy Stat.
• Leadership strives to create an environment where employees want to work, therefore, utilize your chain of command to bring up concerns and suggestions.
• Demonstrate integrity, adhere to the company compliance program, and report questionable practices through an appropriate avenue such as the ethics and compliance officer or compliance hotline.
• Demonstrate respect for others and self.
• Provide a positive first impression through offering a friendly greeting, initiating conversations, facilitating transitions, adhering to the dress code, wearing your name badge above the waist, and keeping your work area, hospital, and grounds clean, neat, and organized.
• Be a team player by supporting your coworkers, giving recognition, and always being encouraging.
• Manage up your fellow coworkers.
• Take pride in the health center.
• Act as an ambassador for Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
• Treat ORHC equipment, supplies and resources with care and use them efficiently.

Why join us

• 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants are required to hold a High School Diploma/GED. Additional requirements include:

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

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC 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.