Psychiatric Unit Secretary Full Time

UHS•St. Johns, MI

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About The Position

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is an 81-bed facility providing evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults experiencing mental health issues. The hospital offers an integrated medicine approach that includes therapies such as yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy, and nutrition. The Unit Secretary performs and coordinates the clerical and public relations functions of the unit. The role serves as the unit receptionist, answers phone calls, and directs visitors and professionals as needed. It may also provide backup to Mental Health/Behavioral Technicians by conducting observation rounds and providing patient care as needed. The Unit Secretary monitors laboratory and other diagnostic test status, conducts daily chart audits to ensure necessary documentation is present, prepares charts for admissions, distributes discharge paperwork to community providers and referring agencies, and files paperwork as needed. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., including an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Comprehensive general clerical skills required.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a psychiatric technician is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate the clerical and public relations functions of the unit.
Serve as the unit receptionist, answer phone calls, and direct visitors and professionals as needed.
Provide backup to Mental Health/Behavioral Technicians by making observation rounds and providing patient care as needed.
Monitor the status of laboratory and other diagnostic tests ordered.
Conduct daily chart audits to ensure necessary documentation is present.
Prepare charts for admissions.
Distribute discharge paperwork to community providers and referring agencies.
File paperwork as needed.