Unit Secretary

About The Unit
This is a 35 bed Emergency Center and Level II Trauma Center. Our Emergency Center services a diverse patient population from both Oakland and Wayne County. Our physical plant includes a 3 bed trauma room, fast track area (Express Care), 2 psychiatric rooms, 2 isolation rooms and an RN Greeter location that initiates a split flow type of patient rooming process. The Emergency Center is staffed by ER Physicians, Residents, Registered Nurses (1:4 ratio), Emergency Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and Emergency Service Associates.

Scope of Work

Performs receptionist/secretarial duties and maintains confidential records, supplies and equipment per hospital and unit specific standards.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications
Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross.

Preferred

• 2 years of relevant experience related experience.

About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• 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

Primary Location
SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name
Emergency Center - Farmington Hills

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
36

Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Days Worked
Variable

Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend

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