Summa Health is hiring: Unit Secretary, 3N EMU in Cleveland

Unit Secretary, 3N EMU
Summa Health – Part‑time (24 hrs/week, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm)

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 providing 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

• Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with an understanding of their need for self‑respect and dignity
• Knowledge of computer keyboard and comfort using Windows‑based software systems
• Team orientation: accepts and offers constructive feedback, supports team goals, collaborates with patient‑care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods, and/or reduce costs
• Alignment with Summa’s patient‑care vision: create a patient‑care environment focused on the needs and expectations of the patient and customer
• Self‑directed execution of responsibilities within a team structure and initiative to contribute beyond formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on team direction)
• Flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands common with changing reimbursement and managed‑care targets
• Good organizational skills
• Effective communication with physicians and other health‑care professionals to exchange information and assist with patient care
• Demonstrated accountability for behaviors consistent with the customer service policy

Level of Physical Demands

• Heavy: Exerts 50‑100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25‑50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10‑20 pounds of force continuously to move objects
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and sharps; risks of falls, strains, and contagious diseases due to location within a health‑care environment

Salary

$17.43 /hr – $20.92 /hr (exclusive of any bonuses or differentials)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled