Unit Secretary
Saint Anthony Hospital
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Job summary
Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing and medical staff in patient care. The position handles clerical tasks, order entry, and coordination of unit activities during the night shift.
You will transcribe orders, manage patient records, answer calls, order supplies, and maintain departmental data while ensuring courteous, compliant service and 1:1 safety monitoring when required.
Qualifications
- Computer knowledge with Windows and database systems.
- Medical Terminology course or equivalent.
- CPR Certification required.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe physician orders and perform computer order entry.
- Maintain patient records, unit data, admissions and transfers; photocopy as directed.
- Answer telephone lines, relay messages and direct calls.
- Requisition and order supplies and equipment; maintain stock inventories.
- Maintain departmental records and collect data for administrative/regulatory purposes.
- Prioritize work and provide prompt, courteous service.
- Observe patients requiring 1:1 direct supervision for safety.
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Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unit Secretary
Position Title: Unit Secretary
Department: Labor & Delivery
Shift: Nights
Status: Full - Time
Compensation: $17.00 - $23.50
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Position Summary
The Unit Secretary performs clerical and computer tasks to assist the nursing and medical staff in their provision of patient care.
- Accurately transcribes physician orders. Performs computer order entry duties.
- Performs clerical duties related to the maintenance of patient records, unit data, admission, discharge and transfers. Photocopies as directed.
- Answers the telephone, takes/relays messages and directs calls.
- Requisitions and orders supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair service and prepares related forms. Keeps stock and equipment inventories.
- Maintains departmental records and collects data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Prioritizes work and provides prompt, courteous and efficient service.
- Observes a patient requiring 1:1 direct supervision for safety.
- Computer knowledge, Windows and database systems
- Successful completion of Medical Terminology course and/or equivalent
- CPR Certification
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision) Benefits are effective upon start date.
- Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
- Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free parking
- Competitive salaries
- Community focus with a Collaborative Culture: Work in a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and support
- Professional Growth: Expand your skills and experience in an organization that invests in its staff
- Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse population and make a real impact on their health journey
$17 - $23.5 Hourly Wage
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