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These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.
Unit Secretary - 2A Progressive Care Unit At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”. Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”. Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. Position Highlights Position: Unit Secretary Work Life Balance: Part-Time, Weekends Only | Day Shift (6am - 630am) Location/Department: Chillicothe – 2A PCU Why Adena? Community-centered decision making Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration Competitive compensation and benefits Growth-focused culture Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity. Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through: Emerging leader and leadership development programs Tuition assistance and education support Skill-building and lateral career opportunities Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early What You’ll Do The Unit Secretary plays a vital role in supporting all members of the healthcare team by coordinating essential administrative and clerical functions.
As a key contributor to the smooth delivery of patient care, the Unit Secretary effectively manages communication across multiple channels, facilitates patient movement—including admissions, transfers, and discharges—and maintains accurate paper and electronic medical records (EMR). Serving as a liaison among all members of the healthcare team, including patients and members of their support systems, the Unit Secretary ensures timely, respectful, and professional communication in person, electronically, and by phone.
The Unit Secretary facilitates continuity of care through paper and EMR navigation, scheduling appointments, preparing forms and documentation, ordering supplies, managing mail, and supporting overall unit organization and workflow. In alignment with High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, the Unit Secretary demonstrates mindfulness, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and reliability in all tasks.
The Unit Secretary performs within the defined scope of the role and carries out non-clinical duties delegated by the Registered Staff Nurse, supporting the care team with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. This individual must display professionalism, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills, particularly during periods of high activity or stress. The ability to remain calm, organized, and respectful in a fast-paced environment is essential.
As one of the first points of contact on the unit, the Unit Secretary upholds a high standard of customer service, confidentiality, and teamwork. While this role has limited clinical responsibilities, it requires close collaboration with the interdisciplinary clinical care team and functions under the direct supervision of the Department Manager with indirect oversight of the Department Director. Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED Why Caregivers Stay?
Reliable compensation Strong healthcare coverage options 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase PTO that grows with tenure Visible leadership impact within a regional health system Ready to Explore? If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact in the community — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
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