Medical/Surgical Unit Secretary - Day Shift

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Medical Surgical Acute 1 unit. You will handle communications, transcribe orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR, and prepare patient charts for daily needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred medical terminology knowledge and a current BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Experience with basic computer tasks is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the communication needs of the department and transcribes orders as needed.
• Prepares and files patient charts and daily records.
• Orders supplies for the unit and assists with indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Medical Surgical Acute 1 unit. You will handle communications, transcribe orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR, and prepare patient charts for daily needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred medical terminology knowledge and a current BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Experience with basic computer tasks is helpful.