Unit Secretary Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

Job Number:

31613

Location:

Sumter Campus Street Address:

126 US-280

City, State:

Americus, Georgia Zip Code:

31719

Department:

PSMC ACUTE CARE I

Shift:

Days Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2025-04-22

Job Description Summary:

Attend nursing station and perform clerical duties, reception duties, requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.

Description:

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (Required) Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Terminology (Preferred) Work Experience 0 – 1 year Clerical work experience demonstrating proficient computer, phone and office equipment utilization (Required) Licenses and Certifications Not Applicable – No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred Essential Functions

DOCUMENTATION

Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

RECEPTIONIST RESPONSIBILITIES – NURSING STATION

Provides accurate secretarial duties for the nursing stations. Greets all persons coming to nurse’s station, answer inquiries, direct and assist them, take and relay messages, assist with gifts, flowers and mail for patients, run errands for floor personnel. Answers telephone, operate pager, attend station and direct traffic during emergencies. Prepares requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients as directed and coordinate appointments with respective departments. Accepts and schedules appointments. Completes forms, notify patient and nurse in charge, route charts to department as required for diagnostic and treatment procedures. Consults with manager of activities, needs and problems related to nursing station. 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. Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There’s more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.