Unit Secretary, Emergency Department, FT Nights

 Schedule: Full-time Nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Something special starts here. 

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.  

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:  

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.  

The Unit Secretary performs receptionist and clerical duties with the supervision of a registered charge nurse and unit director. Must embody the values of Lawrence Memorial hospital and demonstrate effective time management skills as well as the ability to work independently as necessary.  

Responsibilities

• Receives calls and customer requests and relays information to the appropriate parties.
• Understands and complies with all patient confidentiality requirements, HIPAA.
• Performs order transcription and computer order entry.
• Enters patient charges and assures that charges are complete and accurate.
• Files forms/reports in patients’ medical records.
• Copies medical records for patient transfers.
• Verifies unit census.
• Maintains patient assessment log.
• Disseminates patient assignment information to appropriate parties.
• Orders and stocks chart forms and other supplies for the unit.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications  

Required:  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year related customer service experience

Preferred:  

• 2 years related work experience with knowledge of medical terminology
• Associates degree
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Our Cultural Beliefs  

Patient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.  

Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.  

Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.  

Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.  

Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.  

In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.  

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all to apply. Employment is decided on the basis of experience and qualifications that meet the business need.