Unit Secretary - Per Diem/PRN, Weekends Only

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support to patient care units. Responsible for tasks such as transcription of orders, communication with nursing staff, and paperwork management. The role requires proficient computer skills and offers a per diem schedule with shifts on weekends.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of clerical experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or equivalent. This position includes varying shifts on Saturday and Sunday, with a compensation rate of $23.50 per hour plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units.
• Answer the telephone and deliver messages.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies 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 preferred

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), Saturday & Sunday 9 AM–5 PM or 10 AM–6 PM

Compensation: $23.50/Hour + Shift Differential

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.
• 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.

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.