Phoebe Putney Health System Hiring for Unit Secretary at Albany, GA Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

• The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Non Degree Program in Medical Terminology Course or unit secretary certificate program (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• 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)

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Microsoft Office Suite
• General Clerical Skills
• Typing 60 wpm
• Medical Terminology

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision – Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good – manual dexterity
• Ability to perform – repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walking – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Sitting – Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Climbing – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Twist at waist – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)