Psychiatric Unit Secretary

Arbour SeniorCare; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental insurance (Delta)

Vision insurance (VSP)

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Disability options

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan in Michigan is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate the clerical and public relations functions of the unit. This role includes acting as receptionist, directing visitors, and supporting clinicians as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong clerical skills, and a valid Michigan driver's license. Experience as a psychiatric technician is preferred; hours are 3 12-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend rotation, from 9am to 9:30pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comprehensive general clerical skills are required.
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician strongly preferred.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Serve as unit receptionist, answering phone calls and directing visitors.
• Back up Mental Health/Behavioral Technicians and assist with patient care as needed.
• Monitor status of laboratory and other diagnostic tests ordered.
• Conduct daily chart audits to ensure documentation is present.
• Prepare charts for admissions.
• Distribute discharge paperwork to providers and referring agencies.
• File paperwork as needed.

Skills

General clerical skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a beautiful and state of the art 81-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues. Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Unit Secretary position.

Learn more about our hospital at Cedar Creek Hospital.

Description

The Unit Secretary performs and coordinates the clerical and public relations functions of the unit. This includes:

• Serving as unit receptionist, answering phone calls, directing visitors and professionals, as needed.
• Acts as a backup to Mental Health/Behavioral Technicians, making observation rounds and providing patient care, as needed.
• Monitors status of laboratory and other diagnostic tests ordered.
• Conducts chart audits daily to ensure presence of necessary documentation.
• Responsible for preparing charts for admissions.
• Responsible for distributing all discharge paperwork to community providers and referring agencies.
• Responsible for filing paperwork as needed.

Hours

This position offers full time hours, based on a schedule of 3 12 hour shifts per week, including an every other weekend rotation. 9am to 9:30pm

Benefits

• Medical (BCBS)
• Dental (Delta)
• Vision (VSP)
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Disability options
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• and much more

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working as a psychiatric technician strongly preferred.

Comprehensive general clerical skills are required.

Valid Michigan Driver's License.

EEO Statement

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