McLaren Health Care·Lapeer, Michigan
Performs receptionist and secretarial duties to meet the communication needs of patients, families, and medical staff. Supports nursing staff by providing direct patient care, including hygiene, feeding, and monitoring vital signs.
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs the receptionist and secretarial duties on the unit assigned and meets the communication needs of the patient (family, departmental staff and medical staff). Supports the nursing staff by performing specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Assist and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient’s rights.
Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs, and Possessions Promptly answers telephone/call lights in a polite manner and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff Assists nursing staff with patient care by making patient beds, giving baths, passing waters, feeding patients, providing oral care, accurate Intake & Output, assisting with mobilization/ambulation, daily weights, performing bedside glucose testing and obtaining vital signs and any other duties assigned by the RN
High school diploma or equivalent Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program BLS Certification Knowledge of keyboard/computer
Data entry experience
Medical terminology knowledge
Preferred: Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program Current State of Michigan CNA certification Previous work experience or training as a Unit Clerk and Nurse Aide Previous data entry experience
Requires a high school diploma and completion of a Nurse Aide training program or equivalent healthcare experience. BLS certification and knowledge of medical terminology and computer data entry are required.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.
