Unit Secretary- Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit

Prime Healthcare; Evanston, State College (IL, Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Evanston seeks a Unit Secretary for the Medical Surgical & Telemetry Unit. The role involves supporting nursing staff, managing records, and ensuring efficient communication within the department. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic dysrhythmia training upon hire.
• Current BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect care activities within the department.
• Facilitate communication and transcribe physician orders.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic dysrhythmia training

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical & Telemetry Unit

Shift: Full-Time, Days, 12-Hour Shift

Hospital: Prime St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60202

Preferred Qualifications: CNA preferred

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.

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary reports directly to the Director/Manager and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. The role involves performing indirect care activities within the department, facilitating communication, transcribing physician orders (in the absence of CPOE and EMR systems), preparing and maintaining records, ordering supplies, and assisting nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required.
• Basic dysrhythmia training upon hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Current BLS certification upon hire, maintained current.
• Experience with computers for word processing and database management preferred.

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $16.40 to $23.76. The actual starting salary will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, credentials, and licensure.