Evening Unit Secretary — Patient Care Admin

Northwestern Medicine group; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical tasks, order entry, and patient information management. The role requires strong clerical skills, attention to confidentiality, and teamwork to ensure smooth unit operations.

Responsibilities include accurate Meditech entry, medications reconciliation for Nursing Home admissions, and effective communication with staff. The position is full-time with an evening shift and no weekends or holidays currently

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• General clerical skills and typing ability required.
• Some medical background and knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Accurate order entry in Meditech.
• Accurate entry of Nursing Home medications into admission medication reconciliation.
• Accurate chart assembly.
• Takes phone messages and relays messages to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Welcomes new staff and helps them to become part of the team.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Adheres to hospital policies and dress code.

Skills

General clerical skills

Typing ability

Medical terminology (preferred)

Computer and printer operations (pref)

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical tasks, order entry, and patient information management. The role requires strong clerical skills, attention to confidentiality, and teamwork to ensure smooth unit operations.

Responsibilities include accurate Meditech entry, medications reconciliation for Nursing Home admissions, and effective communication with staff. The position is full-time with an evening shift and no weekends or holidays currently