Unit Secretary

Facility Name :

St. Catherine Hospital -

Dodge City Position:

Unit Secretary Shift:

Full-time days, Monday - Friday Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. 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.

More about our team:

St. Catherine Hospital - Dodge City is a hospital located in Dodge City, KS. St. Catherine Hospital - Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. St. Catherine Hospital - Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Unit Secretary who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on operational and administrative excellence. Reports to : Director of Surgery What will you do in this role: Provides administrative support in the form of scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department as well as limited patient related activities for patients. 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.

Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

License:

N/A Certifications:

N/A Additional Requirements:

CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Why Join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits :

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO :

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth :

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being :

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development :

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEOC Statement "Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." 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.

Qualifications:

['CPR certification', 'Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days']