Unit Secretary – Med Surge Oncology Position Available In Lauderdale, Alabama

Your next career move matters. We invite you to explore open positions at North Alabama Medical Center, which is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® and creating places where employees want to work. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, you’ll find opportunities to use your skills and expertise. Unit Secretary

• Med Surge Oncology Florence, Alabama Req

ID302168

Post DateMay. 05, 2025 CategoryAdministrative FacilityNorth Alabama Medical Center Unit Secretary

• Med Surge Oncology FT Nights Your experience matters
  At North Alabama Medical Center, 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 new employee 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. How you’ll contribute You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. Connect with our Nursing Support recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Marahi Bryant by texting or phone call at 928-201-8024. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health
• savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short
• and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities 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. Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit. Serves as a key communication point for the work group on a daily basis.

Reports to:

Director or Manager of Surgery
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 Qualifications and requirements

• Requires the equivalent of a high school diploma. Medical Terminology Course required within first year of employment.
• Requires at least three months but less than one year of work experience.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. About our Health System North Alabama Medical Center 263 bed hospital located in Florence, AL, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement
“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”