About the role
This is a part-time, day shift position. 16 hours per week on average. Non-benefit eligible position. Schedule requires working every other weekend.
Pay for the Ward Secretary position is $18.48-$21.12 per hour based on experience. Job Summary Under direction of licensed nursing staff and coordinator, provides general clerical duties, reception duties and requisition of supplies, equipment, and services from other departments. Assists in maintaining the general function of the Nursing Station.
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. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent One of the two relevant
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 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.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto 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 - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn Department Name Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 3rd Fl - Dearborn Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Day Weekly Scheduled Hours 16 Hours of Work 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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