Unit Secretary - Labor And Delivery

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Unit Secretary in the Labor and Delivery department at Olympia Fields Hospital. The role supports indirect patient care and handles medical record preparation and transcription under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include processing orders, maintaining Perinatal Unit records, aiding communication across teams, and ensuring accurate data entry in EMR and hospital systems. Part-time daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current.
• Proficient with medical terminology preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and transcribe physician orders from records with nursing signature.
• Prepare and compile records in the Perinatal Unit.
• Facilitate communication needs of the department and enter data into EMR.
• Enter information into hospital computer systems accurately.
• Assist nursing staff with restocking patient rooms after transfers or discharges.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Hospital computer systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Department:Labor and Delivery

Shift:Part Time; Days; 8-4:30p

Facility:Olympia Fields Hospital

Location:Olympia Fields, IL

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Enters and transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Perinatal Unit. Completes log book entries as needed. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders supplies and forms for the unit, prepares and completes each patient chart in a timely manner. Assists nursing staff with restocking of the patient room after patient transfer/discharge. Accurately enters information into the hospital computer systems and the department QS Electronic Medical Record system. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
• Proficient with medical terminology preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.65 to $22.67. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf