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Corewell Health · 2 days ago

Ward Secretary

Dearborn, MI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16.03/hr - $16.03/hr

1+ years exp

Corewell Health is a nationally recognized health system committed to delivering personalized healthcare to patients and communities. They are seeking a Ward Secretary to provide general clerical duties, assist in maintaining the nursing station, and ensure effective communication within the department.

Health CareHospitalMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team members

Answers all telephone calls within three (3) rings using appropriate scripting

Uses physician calling preferences when contacting physicians 100% of the time

Contacts physicians in a timely manner regarding consults per policy, according to physician’s order (stat vs. routine)

Assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard

Collaborates with manager to order and maintain appropriate supplies and floor stock

Demonstrates effective written and verbal inter and intra department communication, maintaining patient confidentiality

Maintains competency in using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competencies

Demonstrates Customer Focus, SERVICE EXCELLENCE and Relationship Oriented Care (ROC) principles

Utilizes scripting as outlines in Service Excellence standards

Demonstrates personal behaviors in accordance with CREDO principles

Ensures and enhances facility, safety, and regulatory outcomes including National Patient Safety Goals and compliance to Restraint/Seclusion policies and procedures

Completes all mandatory training/education/competencies required for job classification, along with TB testing

Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical terminologyElectronic Medical Record (EMR)Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsWard Secretary dutiesComputer keyboard familiarity

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

One of the two relevant experience: 1 year of medical related experience such as: Doctor's office receptionist, Medical Office Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacy Tech, EKG Tech, or completion of a Ward Secretary class/curriculum or equivalent, or previous Ward Secretary experience, OR 1 year of medical related college education within the past 5 years, PLUS the completion of a medical terminology course

Familiarity with computer keyboard

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Able to perform Ward Secretary duties described above

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

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

Company

Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team

Founded in 2022

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

https://corewellhealth.org

H1B Sponsorship

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