Night-Shift Unit Secretary – Labor & Delivery

careers-primehealthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary at Prime Healthcare – Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL, works nights on the Labor & Delivery units, providing indirect patient care and facilitating department communication.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic dysrhythmia training, and a current BLS certificate, with prior computer word-processing experience; duties include transcribing orders, preparing records, and coordinating supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic dysrhythmia training on hire.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire.
• Experience using computers for word processing and database management.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and files patient charts and daily forms.
• Orders unit supplies and assists nursing staff with indirect patient care.
• Facilitates communication needs of the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic dysrhythmia training

Medical terminology

BLS certificate

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Job description

The Unit Secretary at Prime Healthcare – Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL, works nights on the Labor & Delivery units, providing indirect patient care and facilitating department communication.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic dysrhythmia training, and a current BLS certificate, with prior computer word-processing experience; duties include transcribing orders, preparing records, and coordinating supplies.