Department Secretary

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory with deals

Identity protection options

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI seeks a clerical secretarial specialist to provide support to department staff and managers. The role involves heavy MS Office use, phone handling, and document management in a hospital setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred 1 year of secretarial experience and basic life support training. It offers a full-time schedule with day shift and a strong emphasis on process Improvement and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer 1 year of secretarial/clerical experience.
• Basic life support training is a plus (CRT–BLS).

Responsibilities

• Types, formats, enters, edits, and proofreads documents using Microsoft Office.
• Answers phones, screens calls, prioritizes, and takes messages.
• Maintains department supplies and par levels; inputs requisitions in the ordering system.
• Files, scans documents, and keeps confidential information secure.
• Participates in process improvement, quality assurance, and customer service initiatives.
• Provides project administrative support and records meeting data as needed.
• Supports safety initiatives and completes required competencies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Secretarial experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRT – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Tools

Ordering system

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides clerical secretarial support to department staff and managers.

Essential Functions

Using computer software (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), types, formats, enters, edits, proofreads a variety of documents as requested. Answers telephones, screens, prioritizes, redirects call or takes messages. Answers questions and handles routine matters on own. Monitors and maintains department supplies/par levels. May be asked to input requisitions in ordering system. Faxes, collects, organizes, files, and electronically scans documents. Maintains files of various nature (i.e.: employee, vendor) and secures confidential information. Participates in department initiatives relative to Process Improvement, Quality Assurance and Customer Service initiatives and may be asked to record data for these initiatives along with data for the annual system-wide and departmental competencies. As required, may be asked to provide project administrative support, type agendas or meeting minutes, or input other department data in databases. 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred 1 year of relevant experience in secretarial or clerical work.
• Completion of business courses or trainings CRT – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

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. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department

Operating Room Suite 100 - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Details

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Days Worked Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency N/A

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.