Unit Secretary Med Surg

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About the unit We provide inpatient bedside care for mainly the General Medical Patient Population, which could be patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, pneumonia, cellulitis, kidney failure, hyperglycemia, Diabetic Issues, Ulcers, Confused Elderly, Alcohol Abuse, Acute/Chronic Kidney Injury, Sepsis, Psychiatric Population. Scope of work 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. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant/related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/secretarial duties
• 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
• 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.
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• 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
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees