Unit Secretary- Labor and Delivery Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare's Labor and Delivery unit in Lake Forest is hiring a Unit Secretary for part-time night shifts. You will answer phones, greet patients, assist with admissions, and coordinate transfers.

Strong customer service and accurate EMR documentation are essential. A high school diploma is required; EMR experience is preferred to support the clinical staff and unit operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with EMR order entry and documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and aids accordingly.
• Communicates with patients and visitors, greeting them on arrival and providing needed information.
• Responds to patient call lights and requests for assistance promptly.
• Manages patient admissions and discharges through the EMR-based system.
• Coordinates transfers to another hospital when needed.
• Ensures unit readiness and supports data integrity during EMR downtime.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Unit Secretary- Labor and Delivery Part Time Nights

• Part-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $18.67
• Salary Range Maximum: $24.27
• Compensation: USD 18.67 - USD 24.27 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Unit Secretary reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues.
• Answers phones and aids accordingly.
• Communicates with patients and visitors including greeting them upon arrival and providing necessary information related to their visit.
• Responds to patient call lights and requests for assistance in a professional and timely manner.
• Facilitates obtaining a hard copy of the patient’s health information and scanning into Electronic Medical Record.
• Manages admissions and discharges through Electronic Bed Board.
• Provides clinical staff with medical records of treatment of patients and correct flow of patient and maintains logbook.
• Coordinates and assists in transfer process for patients to another hospital.
• Assures patient care unit readiness for EMR downtime and facilitates data recovery following downtime.
• Orders departmental forms, supplies, and request engineering/biomed equipment repair. Construct departmental folders as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement activities that advance innovative processes to achieve unit targets and exceptional performance.
• Competency in ICARE
• All other duties as assigned.

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Experience in EMR order entry and documentation

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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