What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at Spring View Hospital?
Unit Secretary
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Spring View Hospital is a 75-bed facility offering a full range of services with state-of-the art technology including pain management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, behavioral health services, wound care and laboratory. Spring View Hospital's staff and physicians pride ourselves on providing advanced quality care and service.
Where We Are:
Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is famous for its natural beauty, and Marion County is no exception. Green River is a haven for the water sport and fishing enthusiast and is perfect for fishing, skiing and boating. The Downtown Lebanon Historic District, listed on the National Historic Register, features antique shops and an arts and crafts cooperative featuring the works of local and other Kentucky artisans.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Position Summary:
The Unit Secretary provides administrative support for scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department as well as limited patient related activities for the following patient populations: Adolescent (12 – 18 years), Adult (18 – 65 years) and Geriatric (65 and over), and occasionally, Neonate/Infant (birth – 1 year), and Pediatric (1-12 years). Functions in a multi-skilled environment that requires application of customer service clerical skills with some patient related activities.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates understanding of hospital/departmental specific policies and procedures.
Greets and escorts patients/families/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 an admission, creates a reservation and assigns a bed on 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, provide consent forms, and make arrangements for family accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
License: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Required Skills:
Ability to work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgment (anticipates needs before they arise)
EEOC Statement:
Spring View Hospital 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.
