Unit Secretary
Frye Regional 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.
About the role
As a Unit Secretary joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. This position operates on a Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm day shift.
About us
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1,500 professional and clinical staff. Our 355-bed acute care facility offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates understanding of hospital/departmental specific policies and procedures.
- Greets and escorts patients, families, and visitors to appropriate areas of the hospital.
- Understands patient safety procedures including those related to restraints, seizures, and fall precautions.
- Adheres to patient safety procedures when involved in patient transport.
- Assists in the discharge planning process by collecting appropriate information, communicating with appropriate agencies, and scheduling procedures on assignments.
- Schedules admissions, creates reservations, and assigns beds in the system if appropriate.
- Responds to patient call lights and triages simple versus complex requests; may assist licensed staff and C.N.A as directed.
- Performs basic guest relation tasks such as arranging guest trays, collecting, securing or locating patient valuables, providing consent forms, and making arrangements for family accommodations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with 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.