Unit Secretary

Rush University Medical Center; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/RX/vision/dental plans

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary for full-time engagement. Location: 201 Pleasant Hill, Chester, NJ.

The role involves clerical support on patient care units, order transcription, and coordinating transportation for tests. The position requires proficiency with computers; preferred candidates have at least 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.
• 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting preferred.
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to patient care units including transcription of orders and filing reports.
• Answer phones and relay messages accurately and promptly.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Process paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies as needed from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts appropriately.
• Arrange transportation for patients to tests not offered in-house.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Unit Secretary Location: 201 Pleasant Hill, Chester, NJ (Morris County)Schedule: Full-Time, (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $23.50/Hour (Based on Experience)+ Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to the patient care units, including correct transcription of orders, filing of all reports, and arranging for transportation and follow-up/outside tests.
• Answering the telephone, taking and delivering messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ordering supplies, as needed, from Materials Management.
• Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts.
• Arranging for the transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Proficient computer skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans