Unit Secretary - Mother/Infant (Days) PT 60%

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Unit Secretary - Mother Infant Unit At Adena Health, our non-clinical roles are essential to how care is delivered. These positions are a great fit for candidates who value service, organization, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes. Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”. Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”. Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare. Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. Position Highlights: Position: Unit Secretary Work Life Balance: Part-Time | Day Shift, Two shifts/week (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) - Required (every third weekend) Location/Department: Chillicothe – Mother Infant Unit At Adena Health, our non-clinical roles are essential to how care is delivered. These positions are a great fit for candidates who value service, organization, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes. Why Adena? Community-centered decision making Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration Competitive compensation and benefits Growth-focused culture Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes Does Adena offer growth opportunities? Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity. Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through: Emerging leader and leadership development programs Tuition assistance and education support Skill-building and lateral career opportunities Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
BLS
De-escalation training within 6 months of hire and annually

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary plays a vital role in supporting all members of the healthcare team by coordinating essential administrative and clerical functions.
As a key contributor to the smooth delivery of patient care, the Unit Secretary effectively manages communication across multiple channels, facilitates patient movement—including admissions, transfers, and discharges—and maintains accurate paper and electronic medical records (EMR).
Serving as a liaison among all members of the healthcare team, including patients and members of their support systems, the Unit Secretary ensures timely, respectful, and professional communication in person, electronically, and by phone.
The Unit Secretary facilitates continuity of care through paper and EMR navigation, scheduling appointments, preparing forms and documentation, ordering supplies, managing mail, and supporting overall unit organization and workflow.
In alignment with High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, the Unit Secretary demonstrates mindfulness, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and reliability in all tasks.
The Unit Secretary performs within the defined scope of the role and carries out non-clinical duties delegated by the Registered Staff Nurse, supporting the care team with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
This individual must display professionalism, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills, particularly during periods of high activity or stress.
The ability to remain calm, organized, and respectful in a fast-paced environment is essential.
As one of the first points of contact on the unit, the Unit Secretary upholds a high standard of customer service, confidentiality, and teamwork.
While this role has limited clinical responsibilities, it requires close collaboration with the interdisciplinary clinical care team and functions under the direct supervision of the Department Manager with indirect oversight of the Department Director.