Unit Secretary
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous clerical, administrative, or healthcare experience preferred.