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Accounts payable technician honored as Teammate of the Month

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 15, 2023

Mitchell Smith, an accounts payable technician known for his calm and responsive work, was honored as Teammate of the Month at UNC Health Pardee, the hospital announced last week.

In his role with the accounting department, Smith works in conjunction with other departments to get hospital vendors paid in a timely manner.

“I really enjoy working with an organization that is such a large part of the community,” said Smith, who recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with Pardee. He added that his favorite part of his job is working with his teammates in accounting, and he is proud to be a part of the department. Colleagues shared that Mitchell is helpful, hardworking and kind.

“Mitchell goes out of his way by answering my questions, following up and sending information to share with vendors about their payment,” they said. They added that they appreciate Mitchell’s timeliness in responding to questions. "Mitchell is always calm, responsive, and takes care of the job with impressive professionalism,” colleagues said.

The Teammate of the Month award is given to a Pardee employee who positively contributes to achieving the organization’s mission, vision and goals. The winner is selected by a committee of peers and recognized for going above and beyond their regular duties to support patients, customers, peers, the organization and its community.