Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN

Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, Inc.; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-matching 401(k) retirement计划

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Per Diem schedule

Shift differential

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical tasks, including accurate transcription of orders, filing reports, and coordinating transportation and follow-up tests. The role emphasizes independent judgment and reliable communication with nursing staff.

Candidate should have strong computer skills and at least 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.