Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · 1 day ago
Unit Assistant 21st floor Spinal Cord Unit
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.60/hr - $26.16/hrShirley Ryan AbilityLab is a healthcare organization focused on rehabilitation and recovery. They are seeking a Unit Assistant to perform reception activities, assist with patient documentation, and ensure the nursing unit operates smoothly and efficiently.
Health CareHospitalNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Perform reception activities including answering phone, greeting internal and external customers, routing incoming and outgoing mail, and maintaining inventory of necessary supplies
Determine the nature of patient or visitor needs/requests, securing the appropriate resource and monitoring follow-up for satisfaction
Respond to patient call lights, including emergencies
Ensure that the center work area is orderly and presents a positive image of the nursing unit
Obtain necessary documentation/consents from patients/families required upon admission, ensuring all patient consents are signed within 24 hours of admission
Obtain copies of insurance information, picture IDs and sends them to the correct department
Maintain files of emergency information for each patient including current history and physical exam, face sheet, copy of DNR form, blood consent (as applicable)
Prepare paperwork for patients upon discharge
Distribute patient therapy schedules ensuring the most recent schedule is available to necessary personnel
Audit adherence to specific policies and procedures (infection control, DNR and others as requested), utilizing reports from the EMR system
Assist with orientating new staff to the functions of the nurses' station, phones, access doors, CapMgt, and Guardian
Schedule patient appointments including arranging transportation and notifying relevant parties of scheduling conflicts
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or 1-2 years of college or other post high school training or equivalent experience
Proficiency in keyboarding skills
Application of a variety of simple computer PC software and office equipment (photocopying, fax machine, multi-line phone, etc.)
Basic communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact appropriately with internal/external customers in various circumstances
Organizational skills necessary to efficiently prioritize and complete a variety of tasks
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting in order to maximize quality and efficiently of operations
Benefits
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Company
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provides physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (10)
2024 (15)
2023 (14)
2022 (12)
2021 (9)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.7MKey Investors
Parkinson's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-07-25Grant
2023-06-07Grant· $8.7M
Leadership Team
Pablo Celnik
Chief Executive Officer
Laura L. Ferrio
Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer | President, Keystone Board
Recent News
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