UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kyra Gravelyn
October 17, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?
I am a clinic office clerk in Outpatient Behavioral Health at UP Health System – Marquette.
What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?
My inspiration for getting into healthcare was my grandparents. Both my grandma and my grandpa worked their whole lives with the health system and helped people every day! My grandma was a cardiovascular technician, and my grandpa was a respiratory therapist. They used to take me to work with them sometimes to have lunch all together; those were the best days because I would get to walk around the hospital and see all of the equipment they used! I always knew that I wanted to do something that would help people, just like they did.
What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?
A typical day for me is answering the phones, checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, scanning paperwork, etc. Honestly, I love being able to interact with our patients! Working in this field has its hard days and challenges just like any other field, but the relationships you build with the patients make every day worth it!
How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position?
I have been employed here for 11 months. I am almost at my one-year mark and have been in the same position since I started.
What are some of the big changes you've experienced in this position?
I feel I have experienced quite a few big changes while in this position. Our team has had some provider transitions. The latest change while working here was our recent move to 1400 W. Washington St. We finally moved out of the old hospital, and we are now in our new building. It has been nice having this new and clean space.
What are some of your interests outside of work? What is your favorite local gem?
Outside of work, I love to do anything outdoors or go thrifting! When I’m not hiking or rummaging through clothes, you can find me at home with my two guinea pigs. My favorite local gem has got to be either Little Presque or Hidden Beach. There is something about just sitting on the sand looking out at the clear, glass-like water that makes me feel so full and just simply happy.
What do you enjoy most about working at UPHS – Marquette?
Working at UPHS – Marquette has many benefits. Besides establishing meaningful relationships with the patients who come here, I can confidently say that my lovely group of coworkers makes everything worth it. It often doesn’t feel like work because of how much I enjoy getting to be with all of these awesome people. It would not be the same if I didn’t have this amazing support group behind me every day.