<p>Unit Secretary</p> <p>Full-time, Monday-Friday</p> <p>Your experience matters</p> <p>At Southern Ohio 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 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.</p> <p>How you'll contribute</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ensures visitors are acknowledged quickly and helps direct them and answer any questions.</p> </li><li> <p>Initiates medical record upon admission. Maintains said record during patient stay and closes the record upon patient discharge within the electronic medical record.</p> </li><li> <p>Initiates follow-up regarding doctors' orders.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures that all patients and special charges are processed.</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as unit receptionist for incoming and outgoing calls and visitor information.</p> </li><li> <p>Interacts frequently with unit personnel, physicians, visitors, patients' families and other ancillary hospital personnel for the purpose of giving and receiving information.</p> </li></ul> <p>What we offer</p> <p>Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).</p> </li><li> <p>Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications and requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma required, with two years of college level education preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Computer experience required.</p> </li><li> <p>Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have the ability to work with all levels of medical personnel, patients and families,</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to speak and write concisely with knowledge of medical terminology preferred</p> </li></ul> <p>About us</p> <p>Southern Ohio Medical Center is a rehabilitation hospital located in Portsmouth, OH, 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.</p> <p>EEOC Statement</p> <p>"Southern Ohio Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Ohio 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."</p> <p>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.</p>