Unit Secretary - Full-Time, 7AM-3PM

Select Medical • Chester, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Unit Secretary for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 201 Pleasant Hill, Chester, New Jersey. The role provides clerical services to patient care units and supports care for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The position is full-time, scheduled 7 AM–3 PM, and includes weekday and weekend shifts. Compensation is $23.50 per hour, based on experience, plus shift differential.

The employer describes an extensive orientation program and offers paid time off, medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan options, a company-matching 401(k), and life and disability protection.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clerical experience in a medical setting.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcribing orders, filing reports, and arranging transportation and follow-up or outside tests.
• Answer the telephone and take and deliver messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse or House Supervisor.
• Handle necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management as needed.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts appropriately.
• Arrange patient transportation for tests not offered in the hospital.

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical and prescription plan offerings.
• Health plan offerings.
• Vision plan offerings.
• Dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed