Unit Secretary - Acute Rehab (Full Time, Days)

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

About the role

The unit secretary provides clerical support to the clinical staff on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains unit files, patient's charts, and performs routine office/unit tasks.
• Assists in processing the proper completion of admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork and processes.
• Answers telephone calls professionally, pleasantly, and relays messages efficiently.
• Maintains, organizes, and assures the availability of nursing, patient, and unit supplies; replenishes supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintains/organizes patient medical records, restocks with paper, labeling, etc.
• Continually develops clerical expertise through attendance at staff development programs pertinent to job functions.
• Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Mentors new employees during the orientation process.
• Supports excellent customer service goals, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborates with other staff to enhance patient care and services.
• Maintains standards for confidentiality.
• Participates in unit-required staff meetings and the completion of unit-specific competencies.
• Attends in-services and education programs to enhance knowledge.
• Maintains the nurse's station in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in ensuring unit compliance as related to established policies and procedures.
• Participates in all safety-related procedures, e.g., codes, drills per policy.
• Assists in orienting new Unit Secretaries to their duties and responsibilities on the unit.
• Handles other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Clerical experience in a medical/psychiatric setting preferred

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

Salary Range: $16.55 - $21.70/Hourly. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.