Phoebe Putney Health System Hiring for Unit Secretary – Acute Care at Phoebe Sumter at Americus, GA Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

• Attend nursing station and perform clerical duties, reception 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 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)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Terminology (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Not Applicable – No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills
• General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing – Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Walking – Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Sitting – Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• 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%)