Night Shift Unit Secretary — L&D Triage & Admin

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Unit Secretary for a part-time night shift to support the Labor & Delivery Triage unit. You will handle clerical duties, patient check-in, scheduling, records management, and coordination with clinical staff while maintaining HIPAA compliance and strong customer service.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a unit secretary or medical secretary in a healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and documentation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Accurate data entry and proficiency with office software.
• HIPAA compliance knowledge and confidentiality discipline.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and with clinical staff.
• Night shift availability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls and patient inquiries professionally.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the unit calendar efficiently.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with patient check-in and collect triage information.
• Coordinate communication between clinical staff, patients, and departments.
• Perform data entry tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage unit supplies and equipment inventory.
• Prepare charts and organize medical records for triage.
• Greet patients and visitors in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, and faxing.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Unit secretary

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

EHR familiarity

Team collaboration

Night shift readiness

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Unit Secretary for a part-time night shift to support the Labor & Delivery Triage unit. You will handle clerical duties, patient check-in, scheduling, records management, and coordination with clinical staff while maintaining HIPAA compliance and strong customer service.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.