What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Unit Secretary - Day Shift position at Select Medical Holdings Corporation?
Overview
Rush Specialty HospitalCritical Illness Recovery Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation HospitalLocation: Chicago
Unit Secretary / Hospital Unit Clerk
Hours: Full Time, 12hr shifts, Day Shift
Benefits of being a Unit Secretary with us:
- Working with a great nursing team
- Impact on patient care and their quality of life
- Ability to grow and learn new skills
- Gaining health care experience
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement/relocation opportunities
- Full-benefits package for Full-time (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
Responsibilities
You will 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 transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.
Qualifications
You are attentive to detail and organized, focused on being a customer-service oriented team member. You should have a strong knowledge of medical terminology, as you will be required to read and update patient charts.
Minimum requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience with medical files and terminology.
Additional Data
At Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals, we provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Multiple Traumas
You will be part of a network of more than 50,000 employees nationwide who provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
We'd love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
