Position SummarySovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate who will perform administrative/clerical duties in support of patient care team in an assigned area/unit. Delivers customer service support to staff, patients, families, visitors. Answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel. · Greets patients and visitors.· Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.· Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.· Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; asks for clarification when necessary.· Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.· Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.· Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.· Documents at all times in accordance with hospital policy· Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.Where We Are:From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.Why Choose Us:· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants· Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training· And much more…Minimum Qualifications:Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to insure appropriateness and continuity of care for the patients of Sovah Health Danville.Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver CPR American Heart Association (AHA) preferredMinimum Work ExperienceMinimum one (1) year of experience in a clerical position preferredEEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Job: Administration/Clerical Organization: SOVAH Health - Danville Title: Unit Secretary - Med Surg 4A Location: Virginia-Danville Requisition ID: 7455-12464
