Unit Clerk Medical ICU

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 560 –bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. SJMHS has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence. Trinity Health is a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Medical Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed unit located at the 6th floor of the North Tower. Services are provided to critically ill adult patients with a minimum of 16 years of age. Patients in the unit require frequent and close assessment, skillful and timely clinical interventions and sophisticated technical support to achieve aggressive treatment goals. Majority of the patients within the unit have pulmonary diagnoses. Other common diagnoses are gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, neurologic events and diabetic ketoacidosis. Approximately half of the patients are direct admission from the Emergency Department. The other half are transfers from other units within the hospital and from other hospitals. The average age of the patient in the unit is 61 years old. SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager provides support for patients, visitors and colleagues on assigned nursing units. Facilitates efficient patient throughput including admissions, discharges and transfers. Supports patient experience and culture of safety goals through equipment maintenance, unit supplies, unit appearance and overall environment of care. Provides reception type services to patients, families, visitors and other unit guests.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent
• Three to six months previous related experience
• Demonstrates ability to: read, write and learn computer functions for EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
• Basic computer proficiency in word processing.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations in order to calculate total patient census, order supplies and assemble charts.
• Gather and exchange information and meet needs of patients, visitors, and various health system employees in a courteous manner.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to remain calm and friendly in a stressful environment.
• Apply analytical skills necessary in order to gather and interpret routine data, maintain semi-complex records, prioritize and organize work.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred customer service, retail, clerical experience

Responsibilities

• Provides support for patients, visitors and colleagues on assigned nursing units.
• Facilitates efficient patient throughput including admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Supports patient experience and culture of safety goals through equipment maintenance, unit supplies, unit appearance and overall environment of care.
• Provides reception type services to patients, families, visitors and other unit guests.

Benefits

• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day!
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

What This Job Offers

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