Unit Secretary (HUC)

Lifepoint Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being programs

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Unit Secretary (HUC) for the Med/Surg unit. This full-time, days position offers 40 hours per week with every-other-weekend shifts, based in Ottumwa, IA.

You will support patient flow, answer calls, coordinate schedules, and help ensure smooth unit operations. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma/GED and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to the ORHC Mission and Core Values.
• Be knowledgeable and compliant with hospital policies including the Employee Handbook.
• Use chain of command to raise concerns and suggestions.
• Demonstrate integrity and report questionable practices through appropriate channels.
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area, hospital and grounds.
• Provide a friendly first impression and assist with transitions and scheduling.

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

Your experience matters

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

A Unit Secretary who excels in this role:

• 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

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.

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)

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds-national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

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.

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.