Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN 7AM-3PM

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem shifts from 7 AM to 3 PM, including weekdays and weekends. The role supports patient care units with transcription, filing, and transportation coordination, reporting to the Charge Nurse.

A minimum of 1 year clerical experience in a medical setting is preferred, with strong computer skills and solid organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.
• Experience in medical setting preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to patient care units, including transcription of orders and filing reports.
• Coordinate transportation and follow-up testing arrangements as needed.
• Answer phones and relay messages to the care team.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records and paperwork.
• Loster updates and communicate with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Unit Secretary

Location: 201 Pleasant Hill, Chester, NJ (MORRIS COUNTY)

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), 7AM-3PM (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.