Unit Secretary - Emergency Services
Department: Emergency Services • Per Diem, nights (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) • 1 shift per week plus every 3rd weekend rotation • Facility: Olympia Fields Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL
Responsibilities
- Directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
- Performs indirect care in the department setting as an unlicensed team member.
- Facilitates all communication needs of the Emergency Department.
- Transcribes physician orders from records (when CPOE/EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepares and compiles Emergency Room records, orders unit supplies, and completes each patient’s chart with required daily forms.
- Assists nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (or relevant experience) required for all new hires effective April 2014.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Current BLS certificate required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained.
- Experience using computers for word processing and database management preferred.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.04 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire based on factors including skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Benefits
Olympia Fields Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that allows employees to customize benefits to fit their unique needs. Benefits include abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options designed to support individual growth and well-being.
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