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

Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, Inc.; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary to join our team on a per diem basis. Shifts run 3PM–11PM, including weekdays and weekends, at our Morris County inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

Responsibilities include clerical support for patient care units, telephone/message handling, coordination with nursing and transportation, and timely processing of orders and paperwork. Per diem employees may be eligible for 401(k) matching and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units using independent judgment.
• Answer the telephone, take and deliver messages.
• 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.
• Arrange for the transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Computer skills

Clerical experience in medical setting

Education

High School Diploma

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.