Unit Secretary Cardiac Care 6 North

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is the point person on each unit for clerical support. Responsibilities include taking phone calls, helping with directions to all visitors and outside team members to the unit (lab, radiology, patient transport, nutrition services, environmental services, etc), calling support when directed by clinical staff, assisting with discharge/admit/transfer paperwork, ordering supplies, ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked, and answering call lights for any non-direct patient care needs. The 6 North unit is a 38-bed Cardiovascular unit specializing in adult patients with various cardiac conditions, including Heart Failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, LVAD readmits, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. Care is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The unit fosters a culture of teamwork and support, with staff working closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to deliver optimal inpatient care. A strong emphasis is placed on patient education and community resources. Staff within this unit have received the Daisy Award for nursing.

Requirements

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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