Unit Secretary

Forrest General Hospital; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a dependable Unit Secretary to provide essential secretarial support for patient care teams and to help maintain a clean, organized unit environment.

The role collaborates with nurses, managers, and physicians, handling communications, clerical tasks, and supply management, while delivering compassionate customer service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with computers is preferred.
• Ability to operate telephone, fax, scanner, and label printer.
• Demonstrates customer service and teamwork.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the care team.
• Assist with unit operations and inventory.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean nursing station.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Secretarial duties

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telephone

Fax

Scanner

Label printer

Computer

Job description

Job Summary:

The Unit Secretary is responsible for the secretarial aspects of patient care and the environmental management of the work unit and other duties as delegated by the Patient Care Coordinator and/or the Patient Care Manager. The Unit Secretary functions directly under the supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is directly accountable to the Patient Care Manager.

Performance Expectations:

Other duties may be assigned

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide reliable assistance to the members of the team including nurses, manager, and physicians. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Helps ensure that the unit runs efficiently.
• Demonstrates technical aptitude for performing secretarial and general unit duties.
• Demonstrates technical aptitude for operating telephone, call light, fax, scanner, label printer, and computer.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors & the whole health care team.
• Demonstrates skills to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Maintains a well-supplied, organized nursing station by monitoring supplies and replenishing the inventory when needed. Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with customers, both internal and external.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies in a cost-efficient manner and keeping incremental overtime is to a minimum.
• Maintains competencies and ongoing education as required for job role.
• Perform other job duties assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

High School Diploma/GED required.

Work Experience:

Computer experience preferred but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• None

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress. Must be able to handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently, prioritizing and communicating in a professional manner at all times.