ER Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Medical Admin

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with clerical duties and patient coordination. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to confidentiality, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

The position offers full-time hours, with a mid-shift schedule and alternating weekends/holidays. Responsibilities include accurate order entry, maintaining unit communication tools, and collaborating with the team to

Qualifications

• General clerical skills and typing ability required.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive first impression by greeting customers, remains calm under pressure, always polite and friendly.
• Keeps patients/families/staff informed of delays, shows top priority.
• Respects confidentiality of patient and staff information.
• Exhibits teamwork and helps others as needed.
• Maintains orderly nursing station and handles clerical tasks accurately.

Skills

General clerical skills

Typing ability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with clerical duties and patient coordination. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to confidentiality, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

The position offers full-time hours, with a mid-shift schedule and alternating weekends/holidays. Responsibilities include accurate order entry, maintaining unit communication tools, and collaborating with the team to