Unit Secretary & Patient Care Tech (Cross‑Train)

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Blount Memorial Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, seeks a flexible Unit Secretary who can be cross-trained into a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver clerical support, assist with basic nursing tasks, monitor supplies, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, data entry, meeting minutes, and coordinating unit operations.

Qualifications

• Education - Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech or nursing fundamentals course.
• Experience - No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative services at the nurse’s station.
• Manage ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Respond to patient calls via intercom or in person.
• Assist with data collection related to patient status and treatment tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional unit environment.
• Support with basic nursing procedures under RN supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Education

Nursing assistant training

Job description

Prisma Health in Blount Memorial Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, seeks a flexible Unit Secretary who can be cross-trained into a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver clerical support, assist with basic nursing tasks, monitor supplies, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, data entry, meeting minutes, and coordinating unit operations.