Unit Secretary

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

A Unit Secretary who excels in this role: Supports nursing department operations by assisting with administrative duties such as greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, transferring phone calls, admitting and discharging patients, communicating and coordinating between physicians, nursing staff and other hospital staff. May transcribe physician orders and file paperwork. May assist with patient care as trained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required, with two years of college level education preferred
• Computer experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• greeting visitors
• scheduling appointments
• transferring phone calls
• admitting and discharging patients
• communicating and coordinating between physicians, nursing staff and other hospital staff
• transcribe physician orders
• file paperwork
• assist with patient care as trained

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED