Evening Part-Time Unit Secretary – Hospital Clerical

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shift/holiday/on-call

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on the Evanston Hospital nursing unit. The role involves transcribing orders, scheduling tests, assembling patient charts, and handling calls with a focus on patient flow and accuracy.

The position is part-time (32 hours) with an evening shift, including weekends and holidays. The successful candidate will demonstrate customer service excellence and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• One year of prior experience in producing business correspondence and documents, typing and filing.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computer software.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• A high level of customer service.
• Willingness to be trained in proper response to combative or hostile patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physicians' orders and enters into computer.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
• Assembles and maintains medical charts for unit patients; discharges or transfers charts as needed.
• Answers telephone calls, responds to routine inquiries, relays messages per hospital standards.
• Greets patients and directs unit visitors, maintaining a courteous manner.
• Maintains room readiness and assists in patient check-in and orientation.

Skills

Business correspondence experience

Typing and filing

PC software proficiency

Customer service

Confidentiality

De-escalation training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on the Evanston Hospital nursing unit. The role involves transcribing orders, scheduling tests, assembling patient charts, and handling calls with a focus on patient flow and accuracy.

The position is part-time (32 hours) with an evening shift, including weekends and holidays. The successful candidate will demonstrate customer service excellence and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.