ER Unit Secretary - Fast-Paced Front Desk (Midshift)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,662,000 - 3,459,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Room to support the nursing team and maintain unit communications. The role includes greeting patients, handling calls, and accurate data entry in Meditech, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

The candidate should have a High School diploma and basic clerical skills; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. This is a full-time midshift position in Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Basic clerical and typing skills required.
• Some medical background and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive first impression and greet customers; remain calm under pressure.
• Keep patients, families, staff informed of delays and priorities.
• Respect confidentiality of patient and staff information.
• Accurately enter orders in Meditech and maintain unit communications.
• Assist with daily clerical tasks and keep the nursing station organized.

Skills

Typing ability

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Education

High School graduate

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Room to support the nursing team and maintain unit communications. The role includes greeting patients, handling calls, and accurate data entry in Meditech, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

The candidate should have a High School diploma and basic clerical skills; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. This is a full-time midshift position in Illinois.