Unit Secretary - Observation
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room.
- Orders supplies for the unit, prepares, and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed daily.
- Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required.
- BLS certification (ARC or AHA) within 30 days and maintain current.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred.
- Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.05 to $23.84. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
About the Role
The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director/Manager, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and/or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting.
Schedule
Day shift - 12-hour - 7am-7:30pm with rotating holidays and weekends.
Location
Chicago, IL 60622