Unit Secretary - Med Surg
Saline Memorial Hospital - 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015
Unit Secretary - Med Surg
Job Type: Part Time, Weekends
Your experience matters:
Saline 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:
Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.
How you'll contribute:
A Unit Secretary who excels in this role:
- Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Greets and escorts patients, families, and visitors to appropriate hospital areas.
- Understands and adheres to patient safety procedures, including restraints, seizures, and fall precautions.
- Assists in patient transport while maintaining safety protocols.
- Supports discharge planning by gathering information, communicating with agencies, and scheduling procedures.
- Schedules admissions, creates reservations, and assigns beds in the system when appropriate.
- Responds to patient call lights, triaging simple vs. complex requests; assists licensed staff and CNAs as directed.
- Performs guest relations tasks such as arranging trays, securing patient valuables, providing consent forms, and coordinating family accommodations.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Patient Populations Served: Primarily Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric; occasionally Neonate/Infant and Pediatric.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens possible but minimal.
Physical Requirements: Constant computer and clerical work; frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, and light physical activity. Rare exposure to biological or chemical hazards.
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 for full-time and part-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.
What we're looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
(6 months of healthcare experience preferred)
License: Certifications: None required; BCLS preferred.
Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing [email protected]
More about Saline Health System
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.
The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.