Summa Health · 4 hours ago
Unit Secretary, H5 Med/Surg.
Greater Cleveland
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.43/hr - $20.92/hr
0+ years expSumma Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers, known for its commitment to delivering excellent service to patients. The Unit Secretary role involves performing clerical duties, maintaining patient records, and supporting the patient care team in various activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs and coordinates a variety of clerical duties, particularly in connection with preparing, compiling and maintaining of patient records; functions as a receptionist and communication link within a patient-care area
Supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities under the direction of Registered Nurse, and patient care support duties related to environmental, dietary, transportation, supplies, and light maintenance activities
Qualification
Required
High school level coursework in English grammar, composition, and basic mathematics
Six (6) months of either direct patient care experience or clerical office experience which has provided knowledge of utilizing a computer to access information
Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course or equivalent and a score of 70% or greater on a screening medical terminology test
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Knowledge of computer keyboard and comfort using windows based software systems
Ability to work well within a team environment by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods, and/or reduce costs
Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Summa: to create a patient care environment which is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer
Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure and ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team's direction)
Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets
Good organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other health care professionals in exchanging information and assisting with patient care
Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy
Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects
Exposure to blood, body fluids and sharps; risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc. due to location within a health care environment
Benefits
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Dependent Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Education Assistance
Daily Pay
Company
Summa Health
Summa Health is a non-profit medical care that offers orthopedic, weight management, sleep medicine, mental, and digestive health services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Summa Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.6M2024-01-17Acquired
2020-02-07Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-21Grant· $2.1M
Leadership Team
Cliff Deveny
President/CEO
Recent News
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