Unit Secretary - Streamline Care & Hospital Operations

Andalusia Health; España; On-site; PHP 2,006,000 - 2,633,000; Full time

Job summary

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff and patient care teams. This role handles greeting patients, admissions, chart maintenance, and inter-department communications to ensure smooth unit operations.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge of EHR systems and basic infection control is essential; a high school diploma is preferred. Prior hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Ability to read and write legibly and follow directions in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and ability to maintain sterile, safe environments.
• Experience with electronic health records and hospital information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients, visitors, and staff professionally.
• Answers, screens, and routes calls; pages codes as needed.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintains and updates patient charts and medical records.
• Orders, stocks, and organizes unit supplies and equipment.
• Provides supportive care under supervision of nursing staff.
• Transports patients and specimens within the hospital.
• Helps with patient room setup and turnover, including cleaning and linen changes.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Literacy

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Infection control

Electronic Health Records

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff and patient care teams. This role handles greeting patients, admissions, chart maintenance, and inter-department communications to ensure smooth unit operations.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge of EHR systems and basic infection control is essential; a high school diploma is preferred. Prior hospital experience is a plus.