Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical tasks, transcription of orders, and coordination with the Charge Nurse. The per diem schedule includes 7 AM–3 PM and 3 PM–11 PM shifts, with a base pay of $23.50 per hour plus shift differential and orientation to help you start strong.

A minimum of one year of clerical experience in a medical setting and proficient computer skills are preferred, with a high school

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing reports, and coordinating transportation and tests.
• Answer and relay telephone messages accurately.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Process paperwork promptly.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Coordinate patient transport for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Unit SecretaryLocation: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJSchedule: Per Diem (PRN), 7AM-3PM/3PM-11PM(Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $23.50/Hour +Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part‑Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to the patient care units, including correct transcription of orders, filing of all reports, and arranging for transportation and follow-up/outside tests.
• Answering the telephone, taking and delivering messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ordering supplies, as needed, from Materials Management.
• Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts.
• Arranging for the transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Proficient computer skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

Per Diem Requirement: Four (4) shifts per 6-week schedule. One Saturday or Sunday, one minor holiday/ major holiday.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans