Unit Secretary / Full-time 3PM - 11PM

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Generous PTO

Medical plan

401(k) matching

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is hiring a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical tasks and order transcription. This full-time role covers 3PM-11PM with weekday and weekend shifts, offering a competitive hourly rate based on experience and a shift differential.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, coordinating transportation and tests, and ensuring accurate documentation while collaborating with the Charge Nurse and Materials Management.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Unit Secretary

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Schedule: Full-Time, 3PM-11PM (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.59 (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
• 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.

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