DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefits Statement
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides medical secretarial and clerical support services. Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe and prepare patient medical information, manuscripts, medical reports, abstracts and other materials as needed. Types a variety of materials from rough draft, some of which may be confidential in nature, and routes completed materials to appropriate individuals.
Schedules and arranges patient consultations, schedules appointments with ancillary hospital departments for patient testing as needed, and generates a daily list of inpatients for assigned physician(s).
Communicates regularly with all levels of medical staff, patients, hospital personnel as well as Wayne State University Medical School, outside agencies and the public in order to obtain and dispense information, coordinate activities, etc. Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, lectures, interviews and appointments, and completes travel arrangements for assigned physician(s).
Answers and screens phone calls, greets and directs visitors, opens/prioritizes/distributes mail, prepares requisitions and other expense documents, and operates standard office equipment including fax machine, photocopier, etc.
1. High school diploma or equivalent. Additional college or vocational school coursework in secretarial science or related field preferred.
2. General knowledge of medical terminology.
3. One to two years of progressively more responsible clerical experience in order to establish work routines and priorities, and to exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment.
Facility Description
Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our compassion for the underserved, our legacy of caring is unmatched.
Our medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America’s Best Doctors™. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopaedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation.
We are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians.
Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Our recognition of and attention to diversity in our business operations and healthcare services in unparalleled.
Our volunteer efforts in health education and disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research and development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.
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