Unit Care Specialist & Secretary — Patient Care & Admin

Infirmary Health; Fairhope (AL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Infirmary Health is seeking a versatile patient-care support professional to serve as Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant in a fast-paced department. The role focuses on balancing clerical duties with hands-on patient care to ensure smooth operations and continuity of care.

Successful candidates will have completion of an approved Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, alongside basic Unit Secretary knowledge and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates written, interpersonal, or communication skills as appropriate to position.
• Working knowledge of direct patient care.
• Basic knowledge of Unit Secretary functions.
• Successful completion of one of the following: Nursing Assistant Program, Medical Assistant Program, Equivalent work history in a patient care environment, Rotation with total patient care at Nursing School, EMT Training.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: BLS - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Unit Secretary at least 50% of the time and functions as a Nursing Assistant as assigned.
• Performs clerical and reception duties to maintain efficient operation of the department.
• Assists in the continuity of patient care delivery within an assigned area by providing direct personal care, rehabilitative measures, and supportive services.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Direct patient care knowledge

Education

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Equivalent patient care experience

EMT Training

Rotation with total patient care at Nursing School

Job description

Infirmary Health is seeking a versatile patient-care support professional to serve as Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant in a fast-paced department. The role focuses on balancing clerical duties with hands-on patient care to ensure smooth operations and continuity of care.

Successful candidates will have completion of an approved Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, alongside basic Unit Secretary knowledge and BLS certification.