Unit Secretary Medical ICU

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary supports the Medical ICU under the direction of licensed nursing staff. The role provides general clerical and reception support, requisitions supplies and equipment, and coordinates with other departments to help maintain the nursing unit’s general function and efficiency. The secretary answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team members, schedules physician follow-up appointments for patients upon discharge, and assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical records according to unit standards. The role also requires maintaining competency and knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including ongoing updates.

The position is based in a 14-bed Medical ICU caring for hemodynamically unstable patients who need continuous medication infusions, close monitoring, and intensive nursing care. The unit emphasizes teamwork, a welcoming environment, multidisciplinary care, and strong patient outcomes. The role is scheduled for 32 hours in a four-week period, with two eight-hour shifts in the weekend zone. Shift times are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; specific workdays and hours may vary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant clerical and/or customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized Unit Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator training.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical and reception duties under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Requisition supplies and equipment and coordinate with other departments to support unit efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining the general function of the nursing unit.
• Answer call lights and forward requests to appropriate team members.
• Schedule physician follow-up appointments for patients upon discharge.
• Assemble, disassemble, and maintain patient medical records according to unit standards.
• Maintain competency and knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including ongoing updates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED