Unit Secretary, T1CTVICU

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,011 - 28,819; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Summa Health is looking for a Part-Time Unit Secretary for the Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Intensive Care Unit. The role includes coordinating clerical duties, maintaining patient records, and supporting the patient care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience in patient care or clerical roles, and strong communication skills.

This position offers a pay range of $17.43 to $20.92 per hour, along with various employee benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Six months of direct patient care or clerical office experience.
• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course.
• Ability to interact with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clerical duties and maintain patient records.
• Act as a receptionist and communication link in patient care area.
• Support patient care team and perform multifunctional activities.

Skills

Computer keyboard skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift and Compensation

3:00 pm–11:30 pm — 24 hrs/week, Benefit Eligible.

Position

Unit Secretary, Part‑Time.

Unit

Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Intensive Care Unit.

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 which has provided 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 with an understanding of 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; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by 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 which is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer.
• Ability to be self‑directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure and ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team’s direction).
• Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Salary

$17.43/hr – $20.92/hr. The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

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