Unit Secretary - Main OR - Weekend Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Incentive pay

Annual increases based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account options

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Arlington Heights location. This part-time role (20 hrs/wk) supports the care team by entering department treatments and charges, coordinating communications, and assisting in scheduling patient procedures within the hospital system.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, data entry experience, and strong computer skills. Healthcare familiarity and medical terminology knowledge are preferred to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one-year data or order entry experience using a computer preferred.
• Computer literacy and experience with PC applications.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Entering department-specific patient treatments/charges to support the healthcare record management.
• Assist the care team in coordinating patient activities and services.
• Coordinate communication and resources between the care team, physicians, patients and families.
• May coordinate and schedule department-specific patient procedures in the hospital's scheduling system.

Skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Healthcare terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PC applications

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Unit Secretary

• Location: Arlington Heights

• Part Time (20 hrs/wk)

• Hours: 6:30a to 5p Saturday & Sunday

What you will do

Reporting to the clinical manager or designee, with accountability to the other caregivers enters department specific patient treatments/charges to facilitate management of the patient healthcare record. Assists the care team in coordinating patient activities and services. Assists in coordinating communication and resources between care team, physicians, patients and family members. In ancillary areas, may coordinate and schedule department specific patient procedures in the hospital's scheduling system.

What you will need

• Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

• Minimum one-year data or order entry experience using a computer preferred.

• Computer literacy and experience with PC applications.

• Experience working in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

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