at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Unit Secretary - Critical Care Unit (PCT experience preferred)
Location: Swedish Hospital - Chicago, IL
Full Time, 36 hours/week
7:00am to 7:30p
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY
Provides secretarial support for the Nursing Unit. Assists the Nurse Manager or Resource Nurse in maintaining efficient function of the Unit. Promotes positive public relations through courteous interactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
* Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.
1. Performs secretarial duties for the Nursing Unit.
2. Answers patient's call signals and obtains appropriate assistant.
3. Assists in orientation of new Unit Secretaries and Unit Assistants.
QUALIFICATION/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School graduate or equivalent.
Secretarial training desirable; typing, computer entry, and simple math.
Hospital or medical related experience preferred.
Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
First contact with visitors, medical staff.
Daily contact with patients, staff from Nursing and other departments.
Telephone contact for all inquiries for the Unit.
ENVIRONMEN
Highly visible, high activity, some exposure to unpleasant sights, sounds and disease.
Primarily a sedentary job, some lifting and/or pushing carts, wheelchairs and equipment may be required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
