Department Secretary

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Secretary provides clerical and secretarial support to department staff and managers. The role uses Microsoft Office software to prepare and manage documents, handles telephone calls and routine questions, maintains supplies and files, and supports departmental projects, data entry, meetings, and safety initiatives. The position is based at Corewell Health's Royal Oak Hospital in the Operating Room Suite 100 department. It is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week on a weekday day shift, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience in secretarial or clerical work.
• Completion of business courses or training.

Responsibilities

• Type, format, enter, edit, and proofread documents using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Answer, screen, prioritize, and redirect telephone calls or take messages.
• Answer questions and handle routine matters independently.
• Monitor and maintain department supplies and par levels; input requisitions into the ordering system when asked.
• Fax, collect, organize, file, and electronically scan documents.
• Maintain files, including employee and vendor files, and secure confidential information.
• Participate in department process improvement, quality assurance, and customer service initiatives; record data for these initiatives and for annual system-wide and departmental competencies when requested.
• Provide project administrative support, type agendas or meeting minutes, and enter department data into databases as needed.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk-mitigation measures, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED