Unit Secretary-Labor and Delivery Part Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for the Labor and Delivery unit. This role involves providing exemplary customer service, assisting clinical staff, and managing patient information. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma, potentially with previous experience in administrative support or medical records. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering world-class care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Efficient computer skills necessary.
• Experience in EMR order entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills.
• Answers phones and communicates with patients.
• Facilitates admissions and discharges.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Independent thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Unit Secretary-Labor and Delivery Part Time Nights

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The salary range for this position is $18.25 - $23.72 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
  
  

Description

The 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.
• Maintains staff phone list for department.
• Participates in performance improvement activities that advance innovative processes to achieve unit targets and exceptional performance.
• Competency in ICARE
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Efficient computer skills
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in EMR order entry and documentation
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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