Stepdown Unit Secretary – Acute Care Admin & Communications

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago seeks a Unit Secretary for the Intermediate Care-Stepdown Unit. Full-time days, 7a-7p, 3-12 hour shifts with rotating holidays and weekends; fast, streamlined interview process.

You will support communication, transcribe orders, prepare patient records, order supplies, and assist nursing staff with indirect patient care; requires HS diploma and BLS within 30 days; MS Office preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required.
• BLS certification (ARC or AHA) within 30 days and maintain current
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the communication needs of the department and transcribes physician orders.
• Prepares and maintains patient records and charts daily.
• Orders supplies for the unit as needed.
• Assists nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago seeks a Unit Secretary for the Intermediate Care-Stepdown Unit. Full-time days, 7a-7p, 3-12 hour shifts with rotating holidays and weekends; fast, streamlined interview process.

You will support communication, transcribe orders, prepare patient records, order supplies, and assist nursing staff with indirect patient care; requires HS diploma and BLS within 30 days; MS Office preferred.