Unit Secretary

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

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff with clerical tasks and supply requisitions, ensuring smooth unit operations.

The role requires basic office skills, a high school diploma, and a preference for prior health-care clerical experience. Training on hospital systems and patient care processes will be provided as part of ongoing education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attends nursing station and performs clerical duties.
• Requisitions supplies, equipment and services as directed.
• Adheres to attendance guidelines and hospital policies.
• Performs duties aligned with the hospital's mission and values.

Skills

Clerical experience

Computer & phone proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course / 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)

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.