Unit Secretary

As a Unit Secretary at LifePoint Health, you are an integral part of the patient care team. Working closely with physicians and nurses, you are responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient and effective operations of the unit. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a customer service-oriented attitude. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented individual with a positive and professional demeanor who will take initiative and be proactive in helping to provide the best possible care to our patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform administrative duties such as filing, answering phones, taking messages, and scheduling appointments.
2. Greet visitors and provide them with information and assistance as needed.
3. Assist physicians and nurses with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, providing patient education materials, and helping to facilitate communication between the patient and the healthcare team.
4. Maintain patient records and other documentation in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
5. Order and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
6. Process medical insurance claims and verify patient information.
7. Ensure that all paperwork is accurately and promptly completed.
8. Provide customer service by responding to patient and family inquiries in a timely manner.
9. Carry out other duties as assigned.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Unit Secretary in Sioux City, IA, USA is $30,000 to $40,000 per year.

LifePoint Health is an American company that provides healthcare services in growing regions, rural communities and small towns. It was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. It operates 89 hospital campuses in 30 states. The company was included in the Hospital Engagement Network by the Department of Health and Human Services, being the only private organization in the country.