General Description:

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.

Unit Overview:

The Pulmonary Medicine Unit has 27 beds, including one negative pressure room and six telemetry beds. This unit specializes in treating pre- and post-op lung transplants, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, asthma and pneumonia. Patients admitted on the unit have multiple comorbidities and often high acuity. It is one of two units in the hospital that administers and monitors patients on intravenous Remodulin and Flolan, two powerful medications used to treat pulmonary hypertension.

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. Unit Overview: The Pulmonary Medicine Unit has 27 beds, including one negative pressure room and six telemetry beds. This unit specializes in treating pre- and post-op lung transplants, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, asthma and pneumonia. Patients admitted on the unit have multiple comorbidities and often high acuity. It is one of two units in the hospital that administers and monitors patients on intravenous Remodulin and Flolan, two powerful medications used to treat pulmonary hypertension. 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. Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below: Communication Ownership Understanding Motivation Sensitivity Excellence Teamwork Respect Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed Be flexible and committed to the team concept Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn Be open to new learning experiences Accepts and respects diversity without judgment Demonstrates customer service values PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING CONDITIONS: - Physical ability to lift and move supplies and equipment - Works in patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, hazardous gases. - Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of supplies and equipment Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Department: Inpatient Floor F-2 Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable

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