Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401(k) Company-matching

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary for Per Diem shifts, 7AM-3PM and 3PM-11PM, with weekend coverage. The role supports patient care units through clerical tasks and transcription, ensuring smooth operation of orders and communications.

The position offers hourly compensation of $23.50 plus shift differential, orientation, and opportunities for advancement within a team of over 44,000 dedicated colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting.
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcription of orders and filing reports.
• Answer phones, take and deliver messages verbally or by phone.
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Arrange for the transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Clerical experience

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Unit Secretary Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Schedule: 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