Unit Secretary

Job Description Your experience matters Centerpoint Health - Georgetown Hospital 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. Why join us Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... What we're looking for The Unit Secretary provides administrative support for scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department. Performs limited patient-related activities for the following populations: Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric; occasionally Neonate/Infant and Pediatric. Functions in a multi-skilled environment requiring customer service and clerical skills with some patient-related activities. This role reports to the Director or Manager of Department. How you'll contribute Demonstrate knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures. Greet and escort patients, families, and visitors to appropriate hospital areas. Understand and adhere to patient safety procedures, including restraints, seizures, and fall precautions. Assist in patient transport while maintaining safety protocols. Support discharge planning by gathering information, communicating with agencies, and scheduling procedures. Schedule admissions, create reservations, and assign beds in the system when appropriate. Respond to patient call lights, triaging simple vs. complex requests; assists licensed staff and CNAs as directed. Perform guest relations tasks such as arranging trays, securing patient valuables, providing consent forms, and coordinating family accommodations. Participate in performance improvement and continuing education. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or GED required. License: /Certifications: BCLS preferred Schedule: Part Time / PRN EEOC Statement Centerpoint Health - Georgetown Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health - Georgetown Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. About Us 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. About the Team We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.