Unit Secretary Acute Care II Days Part-Time

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed. This role involves adhering to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, performing all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization. The position also requires performing other duties as required and completing all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures, maintaining current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing educational programs. Additionally, the Unit Secretary attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services, 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
0 - 1 year Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required)
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)

Nice To Haves

Non Degree Program in Medical Terminology Course or unit secretary certificate program (Preferred)
0 - 1 year Experience in a Health Care Setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Attends nursing station and performs clerical duties.
Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
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.