Unit Secretary - Children's Support Services

About the role

Sanford Med Ctr Fargo, located at 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA, is seeking a warm, welcoming face for the Children's Welcome Desk position. The role greets families and visitors to the Children's inpatient units and supports inpatient teams by preparing unit documents, assisting with NICU unit laundry, and performing additional clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical services and tasks for a specific unit in healthcare facilities.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries from patients/residents, outlying facilities, or providers about healthcare programs and services or requests for transferring patients into a facility.
• Provide support to RN or physician staff, or receive and dispatch correspondence for the designated unit, depending on department.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and scheduling.
• Collaborate to create and maintain a clean environment within healthcare facilities.
• Direct patient contact varies by department; primary duties vary by department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification dependent upon department.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

For more information about Total Rewards, visit sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $15.50 – $23.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time position with 32.00 weekly hours. Shifts include 8:00 am‑3:30 pm, 3:00 pm‑8:30 pm, or 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm, with every third weekend and every third holiday worked as 12‑hour shifts.