Unit Secretary - DOU
Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139‑bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health‑care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties, including emergency services, a primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. The hospital is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group, offering patient‑centered primary and specialty care throughout the Blue Water Area. It has earned numerous recognitions, such as the Leapfrog Group’s “A” grade for hospital safety, the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, a four‑star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation. Lake Huron Medical Center is also part of Prime Healthcare, which was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group.
Responsibilities
- Directly accountable to the Director of Med/Surg and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
- Facilitates the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepares and compiles records for the Emergency Room.
- Orders supplies for the unit and prepares/completes each patient’s chart with necessary forms on a daily basis.
- Assists nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (or relevant experience) required.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained.
- Experience using computers for word processing; database management preferred.
Schedule
Per Diem Shift Days.