Unit Secretary

Job DescriptionUnit Secretary - Conemaugh Nason Medical CenterJob Type: Full-time | Evenings/Nights | Rotating weekends and holidays Your experience matters Conemaugh Nason Medical 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 organizational skills, attention to detail, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Our team is committed to providing efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. As a Unit Secretary, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the nursing unit by facilitating communication, maintaining accurate information, and providing administrative support to patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team. How you'll contribute A Unit Secretary who excels in this role: Provides clerical and administrative support for the nursing unit. Answers and directs telephone calls and communicates messages to appropriate staff. Greets and assists patients, visitors, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains accurate patient information, records, and unit documentation. Assists with coordinating communication between nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families. Organizes and maintains the nurses' station and necessary supplies. Performs data entry and other computer-based administrative duties as required. Supports the nursing team with additional clerical duties to promote efficient unit operations. Maintains patient confidentiality and follows hospital policies and procedures. 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, including 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 should possess strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Additional requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and members of the healthcare team. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Basic computer and data-entry skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately. Previous clerical, administrative, or healthcare experience preferred. More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients. EEOC Statement Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center 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. LifePoint Health