Compassionate Healthcare Unit Secretary

Legacy Healthcare LLC; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare LLC is seeking a Unit Secretary to manage clerical tasks on nursing units, coordinate with other departments, and report to the supervisor. The role includes transcribing orders, maintaining charts, answering calls, and ensuring infection control practices are followed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year in an administrative role; an associates degree and two years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of administrative experience.
• Associates degree and two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records medical and administrative information in accordance with charting policies.
• Establishes, maintains and updates filing system for the unit.
• Answers the telephone professionally and directs calls or takes messages.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders to care plans and related documents.
• Charts nurses’ notes reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Notifies guest family or designated contacts about changes in resident condition.
• Assists admissions, transfers and discharges of guests.
• Provides front desk coverage and relieves receptionist for breaks.
• Prepares general correspondences and proofs copy for accuracy and layout.
• Maintains infection control practices and safety precautions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience in an administrative role

Associates Degree

Two years of related experience

Job description

Legacy Healthcare LLC is seeking a Unit Secretary to manage clerical tasks on nursing units, coordinate with other departments, and report to the supervisor. The role includes transcribing orders, maintaining charts, answering calls, and ensuring infection control practices are followed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year in an administrative role; an associates degree and two years of related experience are preferred.