Psychiatric Unit Secretary — Frontline Admin & Patient Support

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (BCBS)

Dental (Delta)

Vision (VSP)

401k with a company match

Paid Time Off

Disability options

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a state-of-the-art 81-bed facility providing evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults with mental health issues. The Unit Secretary coordinates clerical and public relations functions, serving as unit receptionist and supporting staff as needed.

The role includes observation support, chart monitoring, admissions preparation, and discharge paperwork distribution. Full-time schedule with three 12-hour shifts, 9am–9:30pm, every other weekend.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Psychiatric technician experience

General clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a state-of-the-art 81-bed facility providing evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults with mental health issues. The Unit Secretary coordinates clerical and public relations functions, serving as unit receptionist and supporting staff as needed.

The role includes observation support, chart monitoring, admissions preparation, and discharge paperwork distribution. Full-time schedule with three 12-hour shifts, 9am–9:30pm, every other weekend.