What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary- Rehabilitation position at Community Rehabilitation Hospital West?
Unit Secretary- Rehabilitation
Job Type: Full Time | Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm
People are our passion and purpose.
Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do! At Community Rehabilitation Hospital West, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- Working with highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
How you'll contribute
The Unit Secretary provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and an excellent customer experience. Some additional responsibilities include:
- Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
- Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
- Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
- Initiate and follow up on physicians’ orders as directed by unit procedures.
- Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
- Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
- Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements
- High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred
- Prior hospital experience preferred
- Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
EEOC Statement:
Community Rehabilitation Hospital West is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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 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.