Unit Secretary

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Are you looking to join a fast-paced environment and provide clerical support to the clinical staff? This is a great opportunity to join our Emergency Department team as a Unit Secretary. This role works three shifts per week 7:00 pm - 3:00 am Previous Unit Secretary experience is preferred. Main Responsibilities: Organizes and maintains unit files, patient's charts, and performs routine office/ unit tasks. Is responsible assisting in processing the proper completion of admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork and processes. Answers telephone calls professionally, pleasantly, and relays messages efficiently. Maintains, organizes, and assures the availability of nursing, patient, and unit supplies. Replenishes supplies in a timely manner. Maintains/ organizes patient medical record, restocks with paper, labeling, etc. Other duties and projects as assigned. Credentials: Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Clerical experience in a medical/ psychiatric setting preferred. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Salary Range: $16.55 - $21.70/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.