Unit Secretary- Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Telemetry department. This role involves facilitating communication, managing records, and supporting nursing staff. The position offers competitive compensation and requires a High School Diploma and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic dysrhythmia training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating communication within the department.
• Transcribing physician orders and maintaining records.
• Assisting nursing staff with indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Shift: Per Diem (PRN), Day 12 Hour Shift

Hospital: Resurrection Medical Center

Location: Chicago, IL 60631

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Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary reports directly to the Director/Manager and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. This unlicensed role involves facilitating communication within the department, transcribing physician orders (in the absence of CPOE and EMR systems) with proper notation and signatures, preparing and maintaining records for the Emergency Room, ordering supplies, and preparing patient charts with necessary forms. The role may also include assisting nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience required.
• Basic dysrhythmia training upon hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Experience with computers for word processing and database management preferred.

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation, with an estimated starting rate of $20.56 per hour. The final starting salary will be determined based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure at the time of hire.