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Endeavor Health · 3 weeks ago

Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health - Day Shift

EDH Main Hospital Naperville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.84/hr - $27.32/hr

1+ years exp

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care. The Unit Secretary will provide clerical support for the assigned nursing unit, including transcribing physicians' orders, scheduling diagnostic tests, and maintaining patient charts.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs

Answers telephone calls, responds to routine inquiries, and relays other calls and messages per Edward Hospital standards. Responds to patients’ intercom calls and notifies appropriate personnel of patients’ requests

Promotes patient satisfaction by greeting and directing patients, unit visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel, and maintaining a positive and courteous manner

Assures rooms are ready for patient arrival and assists in checking in patients

Admits and orients new patients per departmental procedure

Assembles and maintains medical charts for unit patients. Disassembles and routes patient charts to appropriate departments upon discharge, transfer or as requested

Processes physicians’ orders into computer with close review by the assigned RN, and notifies nursing personnel of orders requiring immediate attention

Completes appropriate requisition forms and contacts other departments to schedule diagnostic tests, meals, therapies and so forth, consistent with physicians’ orders

Requisitions and stores approved supplies and linen according to established procedures and maintains storage areas in an organized condition

May maintain staff and physician schedules

Types letters, reports, tables, forms and the like from rough drafts, handwritten notes, and/or report output. Proofs typed copy for typographical errors and submits items to supervisor for review. May take and distribute meeting minutes

Sorts, classifies and files materials, catalogs, and/or records. Updates records and files as necessary

Posts department information to records, logs and/or journals in accordance with specific instructions. Checks and verifies data appearing on forms and records and performs routine calculations

Generates, reviews accuracy of, and distributes routine reports and lists. Collates and assembles documents for distribution

May review unit staff time and attendance records

Opens, sorts, and distributes department mail

Performs related clerical duties such as scheduling meetings, filing, photocopying, faxing, completing charges, verifying midnight census, entering ADT/Census information, ordering routine unit supplies

Responsible for transportation of court documentation as well as other confidential information to and from Edward Hospital

Calls and participates in codes necessary to the unit’s and hospital’s safe operation

Attends education in-service classes, unit meetings and the like as required

Qualification

Clerical supportComputer proficiencyCustomer serviceMicrosoft OfficeMedical terminologyTime managementOrganizational skillsConfidentialityCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

One year of prior experience in producing business correspondence and documents, typing and filing

Proficiency in the use of personal computer software

Time management and organizational skills

A high level of customer service

Willingness to be trained in proper response to combative or hostile patients

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross required

A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested

Preferred

Knowledge in Microsoft Office software

Familiarity with basic medical terminology and hospital procedures

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Company

Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a health system helping community health and wellbeing, advancing health equity, and supporting local economic growth.

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.endeavorhealth.org

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