Hospital Unit Secretary — Evening, Part-Time

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Evanston Hospital. This part-time evening shift role supports nursing units with clerical tasks, chart management, orders processing, and patient communications. The position requires CPR certification, basic PC skills, and strong customer service abilities.

Evening/weekend coverage is required, with hospital-wide collaboration. Ideal candidates will handle confidential information, manage schedules, and assist with admissions and discharge

Qualifications

• One year of prior experience producing business correspondence, typing and filing.
• Proficiency in personal computer software and MS Office.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• High level of customer service.
• Willingness to be trained in handling combative or hostile patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• CPR certification required.
• Driver's license required if duties occur off-site.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physicians' orders and enters into computer systems.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
• Assembles and maintains patient charts; answers calls and relays messages.
• Greet and direct patients, visitors, and staff to support patient satisfaction.
• Admit and orient new patients per procedures.
• Process orders with RN review and notify nursing staff of urgent orders.
• Prepare forms, coordinate with departments for tests and meals.
• Maintain supplies and organize storage areas.
• May maintain staff and physician schedules.
• Type letters and reports; may take meeting minutes.
• Sort and file materials; update records.
• Distribute routine reports and lists; assist with census data.

Skills

Experience in business correspondence

PC software proficiency

Time management

Customer service

Willingness to be trained

Confidential information handling

Education

CPR Certification

Driver's license (if off-site duties)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Evanston Hospital. This part-time evening shift role supports nursing units with clerical tasks, chart management, orders processing, and patient communications. The position requires CPR certification, basic PC skills, and strong customer service abilities.

Evening/weekend coverage is required, with hospital-wide collaboration. Ideal candidates will handle confidential information, manage schedules, and assist with admissions and discharge