Unit Secretary- Rehabilitation

Unit Secretary- Rehabilitation

Job Type: Full Time Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm

Your experience matters

At Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown 64-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke brain injury neurological conditions trauma spinal cord injury amputation and orthopedic injury.

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown strives to maximize the health function and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our 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 for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance 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

How youll contribute

The Unit Secretary provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates maintains and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients families physicians and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and an excellent customer experience. Some additional responsibilities include:

• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel physicians ancillary departments patients and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g. respond to call lights fulfill requests for non-care items accompany patients to appointments assist in the café as assigned).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred
• Prior hospital experience preferred
• Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

About our Health System
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown 64-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is a part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantownis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.