Unit Secretary - Womens Services

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Be Well program

Be Balanced

Be Secured

Be Rewarded

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Unit Secretary in Womens Services for the Enola, PA location. This full-time role supports patient care by scheduling appointments, coordinating with patients, families, physicians and staff, and relaying real-time Admissions/Transfers/Discharges information.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with at least six months of secretarial and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months secretarial and customer service experience required.
• AHA BLS required prior to end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Provide real time Admission/Transfer/Discharge communication to registration.
• Utilize the Transport Tracker System to retrieve and enter patient information for workflow support.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Customer service experience

Medical terminology knowledge (pref)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location:

US:PA:Enola

Work Type:

Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Shift:

Day

Hours:

7:00a-3:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for patient care related secretarial duties to include: scheduling of appointments, interacting with patients, families, physician and staff, provide real time Admission/Transfer/Discharge communication to registration; and utilization of the Transport Tracker System to retrieve and enter patient information to facilitate ancillary department workflows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months secretarial and customer service experience required.
• AHA BLS Required prior to end of orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Position Unit Secretary - Womens Services

Location US:PA:Enola | Clerical and Administrative | Full Time