Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical • West Orange, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Unit Secretary for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, New Jersey. The hospital cares for individuals facing brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. This per diem/PRN role is scheduled for 7 AM–3 PM or 3 PM–11 PM shifts, including weekday and weekend shifts, and pays $23.50 per hour plus shift differential.

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support to patient care units, including order transcription, paperwork, communications, supply ordering, and coordination of patient transportation and outside tests. The role requires four shifts per six-week schedule, including one Saturday or Sunday and one minor or major holiday.

The organization offers an orientation program and opportunities for advancement that may lead to full-time positions. Per diem employees may qualify for the company-matching 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year. The company states that its team includes more than 44,000 people.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills.
• Work four shifts per six-week schedule, including one Saturday or Sunday and one minor or major holiday.

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

Benefits

• Company-matching 401(k), with per diem eligibility based on reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Orientation program to support transition into the setting.
• Potential advancement opportunities, including possible full-time opportunities.
• Shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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