Unit Secretary

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing station with clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.

The role requires strong computer skills and courteous interaction with patients and staff, while adhering to hospital policies and core values. Attend training, participate in meetings, and wear protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Non-degree Medical Terminology course or unit secretary certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to attendance guidelines and punctuality.
• Performs duties at the nursing station with clerical tasks.
• Requisitions supplies, equipment and services as directed.
• Maintains current knowledge through ongoing education and self-learning.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and competency evaluations on time.
• Provides patient care awareness and age-appropriate customer service as needed.
• Demonstrates proper use of protective clothing and equipment.
• Complies with departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Clerical experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course or unit secretary certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Non Degree Program in Medical Terminology Course or unit secretary certificate program (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 0 - 1 year Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required)
• 0 - 1 year Experience in a Health Care Setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)
• Behavioral Health Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 2 months of hire (Required)

Essential Functions

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.