Unit Secretary - Full Time

Job Category: Administrative Support ServicesSupervisor: William ValentineRequisition Number: UNITS001604Posting DetailsPosted: May 11, 2026Full-TimeOn-siteRate: $17.51 USD per hourLocationsShowing 1 locationAmsterdam, NY 12010, USA Job DetailsDescriptionSt. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.Job Requisition: UNITS001604Employment Type: Full timeShift: Days & Every other weekendHours Per Week: 32 hours per weekHiring range: $ $17.51 to $23.42The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.ResponsibilitiesGreets patients and visitors, answers general inquiries, and schedules patients for appointments. Answers, screens, and routes telephone.Performs general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Creates various reports and documents.Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patientPerforms unit safety Assists with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate.May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staffMay assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean anLicensure/Certification/RegistrationPreferred Credential(s):BLS Provider EducationHigh school diploma or GED or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience required.Required Skills And AttributesAbility to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.Excellent customer service skillsDisplays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.Demonstrates flexibilityTakes initiativeAble to work in a fast-paced environmentEmbrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).Strong organizational skills.Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.