Unit Secretary - Sleep Laboratory

Saint Francis Hospital

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 24,469 - 34,850

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for its Sleep Laboratory department. This entry-level position entails indirect care, including patient scheduling and insurance verifications, requiring a High School Diploma or equivalent and effective communication skills. The role operates during per diem shifts, and competitive hourly compensation is offered.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Medical terminology preferred.
Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication needs of the department.
Prepares and complies patient records as appropriate.
Completes clerical and administrative tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

Department: Sleep Laboratory

Shift: Per Diem - Day - 8 hours

Hospital: St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60202

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director/Manager. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Prepares and complies records patient records as appropriate for the unit. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares, and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed daily. Completes clerical / administrative tasks including but not limited to patient scheduling, insurance verifications/authorizations, and supportive tasks. Able to assist respiratory staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required.
Medical terminology preferred.
Effective communication and customer service skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred
Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.53. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Seniority level