Unit Secretary

Weisshospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiss Memorial Hospital seeks a clerical support staff member for the ICU unit. The role involves performing clerical duties, transcribing medical orders, and maintaining patient information. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in healthcare, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year health care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and transcription essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties for patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Transcribes physician orders and maintains patient charts.
• Functions as a unit receptionist and maintains orderliness of the desk area.

Skills

Communication

PC skills for data entry

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Performs clerical duties, medical order transcription and other related supportive tasks on the ICU unit in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year health care experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and transcription
• Good communication skills
• Good PC skills for data entry

JOBDUTIES

• Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *
• Performs clerical duties relating to the admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Maintains patient charts. *
• Uses age-appropriate information-gathering procedures to obtain pertinent patient information. Safeguards data and maintains confidentiality. *
• Transcribes physician orders in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. *
• Documents selective data on appropriate forms and enters designated information into the computer.
• Receives and relays information. *
• Functions as a unit receptionist.
• Maintains orderliness of desk area and the efficient workflow of the unit. *
• Orders and maintains appropriate levels of storeroom supplies per predetermined unit standards. *
• Maintains unit census. *
• Participates in unit meeting and activities.
• Attends educational programs to enhance personal knowledge and skill level. *

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.