Unit Secretary Med Surg

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the 4 West unit, a 29-bed medical-surgical unit at Butterworth Hospital. This unit provides inpatient bedside care for a diverse patient population with various diagnoses including pneumonia, cellulitis, kidney failure, hyperglycemia, diabetic issues, ulcers, confused elderly, alcohol abuse, acute/chronic kidney injury, sepsis, and psychiatric conditions. The role involves maintaining confidential records, managing supplies and equipment, greeting and directing guests, performing computer entries, scheduling tests and procedures, processing orders, and handling clerical support tasks. Key responsibilities include answering phone calls, providing directions to visitors and external team members, calling for support as directed by clinical staff, assisting with admission/discharge/transfer paperwork, ordering supplies, ensuring room stocking, and answering call lights for non-direct patient care needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant/related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist and secretarial duties.
• Maintains confidential records, supplies, and equipment.
• Greets and directs guests on the unit.
• Performs computer entry, schedules tests/procedures, and processes orders.
• Answers phone calls.
• Assists visitors and outside team members with directions.
• Calls support when directed by clinical staff.
• Assists with discharge/admit/transfer paperwork.
• Orders supplies.
• Ensures rooms are appropriately stocked.
• Answers call lights for non-direct patient care needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED