Perinatal Unit Secretary - Evening Shift

Northwestern Medicine group; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Perinatal unit on a full-time, evening shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.). This role supports the nursing team by handling clerical tasks, maintaining station organization, and ensuring timely communication with patients and families.

The position is 80 hours per pay period with no weekends or holidays, and offers competitive benefits. Responsibilities include accurate data entry in Meditech, managing patient flow communications, and

Qualifications

• General clerical skills required.
• Typing ability required.
• High School graduate required.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive first impression by greeting customers and responding promptly.
• Keeps patients, families, and staff informed of delays.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.
• Orders and maintains clerical supplies for the nursing unit.
• Accurate order entry in Meditech and admission medication reconciliation.
• Takes phone messages and relays them to the appropriate staff.

Skills

Clerical skills

Typing ability

Education

High School graduate

Tools

Computer and printer operations

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Perinatal unit on a full-time, evening shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.). This role supports the nursing team by handling clerical tasks, maintaining station organization, and ensuring timely communication with patients and families.

The position is 80 hours per pay period with no weekends or holidays, and offers competitive benefits. Responsibilities include accurate data entry in Meditech, managing patient flow communications, and