Cardiothoracic ICU Unit Secretary

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit is a high-acuity cardiac surgical unit focused on fostering continuous learning while developing high level critical thinking and technical skills. Scope of work Performs receptionist/secretarial duties and maintains confidential records, supplies and equipment per hospital and unit specific standards. Maintains accountability for completion of assigned projects. Greets and communicates in a manner consistent with caring and respect, and follows established policies for confidentiality. Answers telephone, takes messages, welcomes visitors and provides/relays information in a manner consistent with hospitality standards. Performs computer entry related to discharge/admissions of patients for the unit, schedules tests/procedures, processes orders, and performs other related activities per unit/hospital standard within a reasonable time frame. Maintains, in a timely manner, patient charts by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining chart order and other related duties, and reassembles upon discharge, making completed chart available for removal by Health Information Management (HIM). Records patient charges for services/supplies utilized. Collects, monitors, and audits QI data and reports as assigned. Maintains inventory of materials/forms and supplies and stocks according to unit standard. Maintains a clean unit environment/work area and maintains unit equipment including facilitating the repair of malfunctioning equipment with appropriate department/unit personnel. Prepares patient rooms per unit standard. May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting. Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards. Transport equipment to patient care areas as needed. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/secretarial duties and maintains confidential records, supplies and equipment per hospital and unit specific standards.
• Maintains accountability for completion of assigned projects.
• Greets and communicates in a manner consistent with caring and respect, and follows established policies for confidentiality.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, welcomes visitors and provides/relays information in a manner consistent with hospitality standards.
• Performs computer entry related to discharge/admissions of patients for the unit, schedules tests/procedures, processes orders, and performs other related activities per unit/hospital standard within a reasonable time frame.
• Maintains, in a timely manner, patient charts by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining chart order and other related duties, and reassembles upon discharge, making completed chart available for removal by Health Information Management (HIM).
• Records patient charges for services/supplies utilized.
• Collects, monitors, and audits QI data and reports as assigned.
• Maintains inventory of materials/forms and supplies and stocks according to unit standard.
• Maintains a clean unit environment/work area and maintains unit equipment including facilitating the repair of malfunctioning equipment with appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Prepares patient rooms per unit standard.
• May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting.
• Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards.
• Transport equipment to patient care areas as needed.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees