Unit Secretary Postpartum

About the Unit

6 and 8 Center at Butterworth Hospital are secure units with 20 private beds on each that specialize in Women and Infant Services, specifically postpartum care of Mother Baby couplets, after labor and delivery. The average length of postpartum patient stay here is 2-3 days. The excellent care provided by the 126 members of our Nursing and Support Team within Postpartum, provides team members and patients with memories that last a lifetime. Were here to guide parents through this transitional period, offering assistance, education, and support every step of the way. We even have Lactation Peer Counselors and Consultants available during your inpatient stay and a lactation warmline for continued assistance.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting with use of Microsoft Office (Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Word, etc) is strongly preferred. Performs receptionist/secretarial duties and maintains confidential records, supplies and equipment per hospital and unit specific standards.

The Unit Secretary is the “go to” on each unit for clerical support. Responsibilities include taking phone calls, helping with directions to all visitors or outside team members to the unit (lab, radiology, patient transport, nutrition services, environmental services), calling support when directed by clinical staff, assisting with discharge, admit, and transfer paperwork, ordering supplies, ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked, answering call lights for any non-direct patient care needs, etc.

May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting. Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards. Transport equipment to patient care areas as needed.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent experience

AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days

Prior relevant experience is preferred

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Free onsite parking

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6″ from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs

Sitting: Frequently

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Forward Bend – Standing: Seldom

Forward Bend – Sitting: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation – Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation – Sitting: Occasionally

Squat: Seldom

Stair Climbing: Seldom

Reach – Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach – at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE – Butterworth Hospital – 100 Michigan St – Grand Rapids

Department Name

Post Partum – 6C & 8C Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12

Hours of Work

7am-7:30pm

Days Worked

Core Schedule

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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