Unit Secretary - 8 Hr
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director, 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. 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 as assigned. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires.
- Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred
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 as assigned.
- Orders supplies for the unit
- Prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
- Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and 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.
- A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.65 to $22.67.
- The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.
- Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
