Unit Secretary Adult Behavioral Health

Job Number: 34031 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department:

Ppmh Adult Behavioral Health Unit

Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-04-21 Job Description Summary: The Unit Secretary attends nursing station and performs clerical duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed. Description: Unit Secretary

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

Osha Category

● OSHA Category II

• Employees will occasionally be exposed to hazards such as blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

● 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)

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%