Department Secretary

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet seeks a Department Secretary to support department leaders through clerical, scheduling, and communication tasks. The role is nights and full-time, focusing on organized workflow and safe, efficient departmental operations.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, and a current BLS certification. This unlicensed position emphasizes coordination and administrative support within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• The Department Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities with the leaders of the department.
• Assists in the coordination of department activities by effectively performing clerical, receptionist, scheduling and communication duties.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and organized environment of the department(s).

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Department Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities with the leaders of the department. Assists in the coordination of department activities by effectively performing clerical, receptionist, scheduling and communication duties. Assists in maintaining a safe and organized environment of the department(s).

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.

2. Medical terminology preferred.

3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $16.44 to $23.81. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf