Unit Secretary ICU

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary ICU position is located on the 1H unit, a 22-bed adult critical care unit at Blodgett Hospital. This unit cares for both medical and surgical ICU patients, offering exposure to a wide variety of diagnoses and critical care interventions. The role involves performing receptionist and secretarial duties, maintaining confidential records, and managing supplies and equipment. The Unit Secretary acts as the primary clerical support for the unit, handling tasks such as answering phones, directing visitors and support staff, processing orders, scheduling tests, assisting with patient paperwork, ordering supplies, stocking rooms, and addressing non-direct patient care needs via call lights.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant/related experience

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/secretarial duties and maintains confidential records, supplies and equipment per hospital and unit specific standards.
• Greets and directs guests on the unit in a manner that reflects a welcoming environment.
• Performs computer entry, schedules tests/procedures, processes orders, and performs other related activities per unit/hospital standard within a reasonable time frame.
• Takes phone calls.
• Helps with directions to all visitors and outside team members to the unit (lab, radiology, patient transport, nutrition services, environmental services, etc).
• Calls support when directed by clinical staff.
• Assists with discharge/admit/transfer paperwork.
• Orders supplies.
• Ensures rooms are appropriately stocked.
• Answers call lights for any non-direct patient care needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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