Unit Secretary

Your experience matters

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital 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. By joining our team youre 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.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in offer high-quality compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based transformational care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate comfortable environment.

How youll contribute

A Unit Secretary who excels in this role:

• Ensures visitors are acknowledged quickly and helps direct them and answer any questions.
• Initiates medical record upon admission. Maintains said record during patient stay and closes the record upon patient discharge within the electronic medical record.
• Initiates follow-up regarding doctors orders.
• Ensures that all patient and special charges are processed.
• Serves as unit receptionist for incoming and outgoing calls and visitor information.
• Interacts frequently with unit personnel physicians visitors patients families and other ancillary hospital personnel for the purpose of giving and receiving information.
• Has contact with patients. Duties may include answering patient lights and fulfilling patient request for non-care items attend appointments with patients working in the café. Requires professional courteous and helpful manner in all contacts with customers.
• Position involves multi-tasking in a high stress environment. Requires constant mental alertness and the ability to calmly and accurately perform duties when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions.
• Must have the ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered.
• Ensures that all patient and unit equipment supplies and procedures are ordered and received.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

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

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• 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.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What were looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: High school diploma required with two years of college level education preferred.

• Experience: Computer experience required. Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.

  Must have the ability to work with all levels of medical personnel patients and families ability to speak and write concisely with knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

• Additional Requirements: CPR certification. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

About Us

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

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