Unit Secretary Acute Care I

Job Number:

35182

Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Street Address:

417 W 3rd Ave

City, State:

Albany, Georgia

Zip Code:

31701

Department:

PPMH ACUTE CARE I

Shift:

Days

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2026-09-29

Job Description Summary:

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

Description:

• Job Summary
• The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.
• Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Non Degree Program in Medical Terminology Course or unit secretary certificate program (Preferred)

• Work Experience
• 0 - 1 year Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required)
• 0 - 1 year Experience in a Health Care Setting (Preferred)

• Licenses and Certifications
• 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)

Essential Functions

• Additional Duties
• 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.