Unit Secretary Full-time / 3PM- 11PM

Select Medical; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary for full-time night shifts (3 PM–11 PM) with weekend rotations. You will support patient care units with clerical duties and ensure accurate documentation.

This role requires strong computer skills, at least one year of medical clerical experience, and a HS diploma. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to patient care units, including transcription of orders and filing reports.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and coordinate with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle paperwork promptly and manage supplies with Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Arrange patient transportation for tests not offered on-site.
• Flag and transcribe orders from charts accurately.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Clerical experience

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 Night 3PM- 11PM , (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $21.00 -$25.59 / hourly (Based on Experience)+ Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans