Entry Level First Secretary Jobs
New grad first secretary jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where strong internship work or organizational skills from coursework can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like NYU Langone Health, Cone Health, and Baptist Health System KY & IN hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary helps provide therapeutic services to psychiatric patients under Trauma Informed Care principles in accordance with the Registered Nurse's directions and the established treatment plan. Working under general supervision for routine situations, this role serves psychiatric patients across the life span through various treatment programs, such as educational groups and 1:1 interaction.
Essential Job Function:
- Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the Registered Nurse in order to make necessary changes to the care plan.
- Helps communicate effectively and graciously with patients and families to keep them involved in the care process, including through the facilitation of patient educational groups.
- Performs safety checks and environmental rounds, documenting procedures and updating the Registered Nurse with progress.
- Checks supply stocks in order to meet patient and nursing needs and budgetary constraints in line with the department goals.
- Supports the provision of patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse, including measuring vital signs and capillary blood glucose, preparing EKGs, transporting patients, and assisting with ambulation elimination needs.
- Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients in order to communicate empathetically and meet needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Certificate and/or Associates degree in human service field preferred.
Experience:
- Preferred: A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health field or health care field.
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; STARR (verbal and physical de-escalation) to be successfully completed within the first 30 days of hire date.
- Preferred: Listed as a Nursing Aide I with the North Carolina Division of Facilities Services; Certification through American Association of Psychiatric Technician NCPT Certification Level I-II.
INTRODUCTION
The Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary helps provide therapeutic services to psychiatric patients under Trauma Informed Care principles in accordance with the Registered Nurse's directions and the established treatment plan. Working under general supervision for routine situations, this role serves psychiatric patients across the life span through various treatment programs, such as educational groups and 1:1 interaction.
Essential Job Function:
- Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the Registered Nurse in order to make necessary changes to the care plan.
- Helps communicate effectively and graciously with patients and families to keep them involved in the care process, including through the facilitation of patient educational groups.
- Performs safety checks and environmental rounds, documenting procedures and updating the Registered Nurse with progress.
- Checks supply stocks in order to meet patient and nursing needs and budgetary constraints in line with the department goals.
- Supports the provision of patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse, including measuring vital signs and capillary blood glucose, preparing EKGs, transporting patients, and assisting with ambulation elimination needs.
- Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients in order to communicate empathetically and meet needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Certificate and/or Associates degree in human service field preferred.
Experience:
- Preferred: A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health field or health care field.
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; STARR (verbal and physical de-escalation) to be successfully completed within the first 30 days of hire date.
- Preferred: Listed as a Nursing Aide I with the North Carolina Division of Facilities Services; Certification through American Association of Psychiatric Technician NCPT Certification Level I-II.
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Entry Level First Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level first secretary job?
Start by highlighting any administrative internships, volunteer coordination work, or coursework that demonstrates scheduling, correspondence, and recordkeeping skills. Employers hiring at this level look for strong written communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with office software like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. A well-organized resume that leads with transferable skills and any relevant hands-on experience will give you a clear edge over candidates who rely solely on degree credentials.
Which companies hire entry level first secretarys?
Companies hiring entry level first secretarys right now include NYU Langone Health, Cone Health, and Baptist Health System KY & IN, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from government agencies, law firms, healthcare organizations, and large corporations that have dedicated administrative departments and structured onboarding for junior staff.
Are there remote entry level first secretary jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level are on-site or hybrid. About 0% of entry level first secretary openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination and in-person support that many secretary roles still require. Filtering by location type on Migrate Mate lets you quickly identify which employers offer flexible arrangements for candidates early in their careers.
Are these new grad first secretary jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior first secretary roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio of administrative projects as an acceptable substitute. Look for language like "entry level," "recent graduates encouraged," or "training provided" to identify roles built for candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level first secretarys?
Entry Level first secretary roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive early-career hiring because they maintain large administrative teams, have predictable turnover at the junior level, and often run structured onboarding programs that make them accessible to candidates with limited prior experience.