Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN 3PM-11PM

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Unit Secretary for a Per Diem, 3PM-11PM shift at our Chester, NJ location. You will perform clerical duties on patient care units, manage orders and communications, and coordinate transportation for tests as needed.

Founded as a leader in inpatient rehabilitation, the facility offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on patient care and support for staff development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Medical clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Unit Secretary Location: 201 Pleasant Hill, Chester, NJ (MORRIS COUNTY) Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), 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.