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Shift: 7a - p GENERAL SUMMARY: The Unit Secretary is responsible for all clerical and reception duties associated with the unit to which they are assigned. The Unit Secretary follows the Henry Ford Health Systems Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. PRINCIPALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Unit Secretary is responsible for many tasks and responsibilities that are detailed in the attached task list. The top priorities for all Unit Secretaries are: 1. Customer Service 2. Answer phones and facilitate communication between the nursing unit and callers 3. Respond to call lights 4. Clerical processing of new admissions including creating patient charts, other duties define by unit (i.e. MyChart enrollment) 5. Scheduling of post-discharge appointment with patient following the established business unit process. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Previous experience as a unit secretary preferred One year in healthcare setting such as medical office, hospital or laboratory. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Department: Operating Room - HFMH Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable