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Unit Secretary

Ascension
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Full-time

Details

  • Department : Administrative Support
  • Schedule : Full Time, Rotating Shifts
  • Hospital : Ascension Holy Family
  • Location : Des Plaines, Illinois

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.

  • Greet patients and visitors, answer / screen / route telephone calls, file, distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties.
  • Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
  • Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner.
  • Provide assistance with programs / software for Physicians / Clinicians through the order entry process, transfer and discharge.
  • Assemble and maintain patient charts.
  • Coordinate meetings / schedule meetings / rooms with the appropriate person, sends notices as requested.
  • Maintain meeting minutes.
  • Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education :

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note : Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

30+ days ago
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