Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical • Saddle Brook, NJ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Unit Secretary for their inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. This is a Per Diem (PRN) position with shifts available from 7 AM to 3 PM and 3 PM to 11 PM, including weekdays and weekends. The hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The role offers support for career growth and personal well-being, including an orientation program, a company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility based on hours worked), and opportunities for advancement. The Unit Secretary will join a team of over 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills required

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to the patient care units, including correct transcription of orders, filing of all reports, and arranging for transportation and follow-up/outside tests.
• Answering the telephone, taking and delivering messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ordering supplies, as needed, from Materials Management.
• Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts.
• Arranging for the transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.

Benefits

• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Orientation program
• Opportunity for Advancement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED