Unit Secretary, 4 West

Unit Secretary, 4W - 3:00pm-11:00pm (24hrs/week, Benefit Eligible) Cardiac Post Intervention Progressive Care Unit Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary Performs and coordinates a variety of clerical duties, particularly in connection with preparing, compiling and maintaining 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 a registered nurse and patient care support duties related to environmental, dietary, transportation, supplies, and light maintenance activities. Formal Education Required High school level coursework in English grammar, composition, and basic mathematics Experience And Training Required Six (6) months of either direct patient care experience or clerical office experience, providing 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. Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers, understanding 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, supporting team goals, encouraging other team members, 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 focused on the needs and expectations of the patient and our customer. Ability to be self‑directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure and to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties. Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services, 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. Level Of Physical Demands 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. Salary Range USD $17.43/hr – $20.92/hr (Base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials). 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Summa Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr