Unit Secretary - Med Surg

Unit Secretary - Med Surg

Saline 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.

Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.

How you'll contribute:

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Greets and escorts patients, families, and visitors to appropriate hospital areas.
• Understands and adheres to patient safety procedures, including restraints, seizures, and fall precautions.
• Assists in patient transport while maintaining safety protocols.
• Supports discharge planning by gathering information, communicating with agencies, and scheduling procedures.
• Schedules admissions, creates reservations, and assigns beds in the system when appropriate.
• Responds to patient call lights, triaging simple vs. complex requests; assists licensed staff and CNAs as directed.
• Performs guest relations tasks such as arranging trays, securing patient valuables, providing consent forms, and coordinating family accommodations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Populations Served: Primarily Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric; occasionally Neonate/Infant and Pediatric.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens possible but minimal.

Physical Requirements: Constant computer and clerical work; frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, and light physical activity. Rare exposure to biological or chemical hazards.

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:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. (6 months of healthcare experience preferred)

License: Certifications: None required; BCLS preferred.