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MyMichigan Health · 1 day ago

Unit Secretary

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization, and they are seeking a Unit Secretary to provide excellent customer service by answering phones and assisting with patient and family inquiries. The role involves floating across departments and handling various administrative tasks to support patient care.

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Responsibilities

Courteously answer all inquiries from patients, families, staff, and other departments and facilities. Answer phones and transfer calls. Page or call nurses, providers and/or families. Frequently check e-mails throughout the shift and respond as appropriate. Most assignments will require rounding during shifts on the nursing units
Contact necessary departments for various tests and procedures
Communicate with relevant personnel any information pertinent to a patient's particular needs concerning care, service or comfort
Look up information in the computer to answer inquiries. Use the computer system to check/validate census, correct bed, correct patient, new consult orders, etc. and update patient status to discharge or transfer
Organize documents from printer and fax making sure all papers for same patient are together and not co-mingled with others; give to nurse or provider
Place orders for special equipment from Sterile Processing Department
Process consults and contacts consulted provider and document date/time and with whom they spoke regarding the order
Fax documents
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Customer serviceMicrosoft WindowsMedical terminologyBasic Life SupportMathematical skillsReading skillsWriting skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and basic computer skills
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling
Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs

Preferred

Basic Life Support certification
Completion of a medical terminology course

Company

MyMichigan Health

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MyMichigan Health is a a non-profit healthcare company.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lydia Watson
Chief Executive Officer
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Bryan Cross
Chief Operating Officer
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