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Unit Secretary - Mother/Infant (Days) PT 60%

CompanyAdena Health
LocationChillicothe
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
At Adena, we know the health of our communities depends on the strength of our teams. That’s why we seek the area’s best talent to share in our vision: To be our region’s most trusted partner for healthcare. We are connected by our compassion, integrity, and excellence in caring for those closest to us, our friends, family and neighbors. This is what sets us apart, and what makes working for Adena a rewarding career choice. Adena offers highly competitive compensation and a wide range of employee benefits. We think of our co-workers as family and celebrate their dedication throughout the year with recognition and special events such as Caregiver Appreciation Days. When you join us, you join more than 4,100 of Ohio's finest physicians, caregivers and volunteers. Adena Health System is an independent, not-for-profit and locally controlled health care organization serving the needs of people in nine counties throughout south central and southern Ohio. Adena provides specialty services typically found in larger markets: cancer, heart, orthopedics, pediatrics, women’s health and more. Based in Chillicothe, OH, Adena Health System, driven by a mission of being called to serve our communities, includes four hospitals, six regional clinics and multiple primary care, specialty clinics and urgent care locations.
About the Role

Unit Secretary - Mother Infant Unit

At Adena Health, our non-clinical roles are essential to how care is delivered. These positions are a great fit for candidates who value service, organization, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

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 | Day Shift, Two shifts/week (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) - Required (every third weekend)

  • Location/Department: Chillicothe – Mother Infant Unit

    At Adena Health, our non-clinical roles are essential to how care is delivered. These positions are a great fit for candidates who value service, organization, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

 

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: BLS, De-escalation training within 6 months of hire
and annually

 

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 meaningful work in a role that keeps healthcare moving — 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

 


 

Key Skills
Administrative supportClerical functionsCommunicationPatient movement coordinationElectronic medical recordsSchedulingDocumentationCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsOrganizationTeamworkAttention to detailSafety complianceProfessionalismEmpathy
Categories
HealthcareAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Health insuranceRetirement matchTuition assistanceEducation supportPaid time off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Unit Secretary coordinates essential administrative and clerical functions to support the healthcare team and facilitate smooth patient care delivery. Responsibilities include managing communication, handling patient admissions and discharges, and maintaining accurate medical records.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
2185
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
24 hours
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