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%