• Job Description

  Req#: 241201

  Position Summary

  Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

  Being a Unit Secretary is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

  Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Car Insurance
  • Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

  ALL benefits start day one

  Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

  At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.

  Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.

  Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!

  Responsibilities

  Essential Job Functions include:

  • Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner.
  • Transcribes physicians’ orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure.
  • Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately.
  • Performs data entry and assembles, compiles, and breaks down medical records.
  • Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities.
  • Answers phone calls, routes callers, assist in pages, and takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
  • Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly.
  • Communicate effectively in all interactions.
  • Assists in making appointments for patients.
  • Working knowledge of office/departmental equipment.
  • Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
  • Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies.
  • Assists in the stocking of both unit and office supplies.
  • Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.

  Qualifications

  Education and Training

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator Certification
  • Health Experience Preferred

• About the company

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