Unit Secretary

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary coordinates the non-clinical aspects of patient care by managing communication and clerical tasks essential to the functioning of the unit.

Essential Functions

• Performs unit clerical functions.
• Acts as a receptionist.
• Acts as an intradepartmental and interdepartmental liaison.
• Orders and stocks office supplies, coordinates repair of office & unit equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate Corewell Health customer service standards and behaviors in all aspects of job performance.
• Reinforces hospital service recovery program and identifies customer service recovery opportunities.
• Must at all times demonstrate courteous behavior, give clear directions, maintain high standards of personal appearance, introduce self by name and function, treat all customers with dignity, provide comfort, provide clear and adequate information, respond promptly to requests for service, maintain confidentiality, and be ambassadors of Corewell Health.
• Conveys information completely and timely.
• Effectively interacts with others.
• Delivers excellent customer service by exhibiting the Corewell Health Standards.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Specialized Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator training

• 1 year of relevant experience Clerical and/or customer service experience Preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹
  [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location
SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department Name
Post Anesthesia Care Unit POHA - Troy

Employment Type
Part time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
20

Hours of Work
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked
Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends

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