Unit Secretary

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing stations with clerical duties, requisitioning supplies, equipment and services as directed. The role emphasizes proficient computer and phone use and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth operations.

This on-site position requires a high school diploma or GED; preferred are unit secretary or medical terminology trainings and 0–1 year clerical experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Non-degree Medical Termin terminology course or unit secretary certificate preferred.
• 0–1 year clerical experience demonstrated with computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Attends nursing station and performs clerical duties.
• Requisitions supplies, equipment and services as directed.
• Adheres to attendance guidelines and hospital policies.
• Participates in staff trainings and mandatory competency evaluations.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and customer service as required in non-clinical areas.

Skills

Clerical experience

Computer skills

Phone usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course or unit secretary certificate (Preferred)

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)

Additional Duties

• 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.