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) 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). Compensation is $23.50/hour plus shift differential.

The role involves clerical support for patient care units, order transcription, communications with nursing leadership, and coordinating patient transport and tests. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing reports, and coordinating transportation and tests.
• Answer phones and relay messages.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Process 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 patient transportation 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: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052Schedule: 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.

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