UNIT SECRETARY

UNIT SECRETARY

McDonough District Hospital •

EMERGENCY ROOM

Mb, IL Administrative/Clerical Full-Time Hourly , Days, 0900-2100 Posted 06/02/2026 Req # 2107 Expected pay for this position is $17.87-$25.02. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

MDH Benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision 457B and employer match for FT Employees Company paid STD and LTD Job Summary An unlicensed person trained on-the-job to assume the responsibility for patient's medical records on the unit; to assist withputerized order entry under the supervision of an RN; to handle patient/nursemunication through the nurse call system, and to perform other secretarial and clerical functions. Job Specifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The Unit Secretary must successfullyplete the Unit Secretary Orientation program at McDonough District Hospital. Required to be currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Assistant or an EMT-B in the state of Illinois. Required toplete cardiac telemetry monitoring class. Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. Current CPR and CPI certification required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Is knowledgeable regarding policies and procedures, PPE's universal precautions, duties listed in the disaster manuals and SDS sheets. The patient populations must be considered when assessing job knowledge required from the employee.

ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS

Must have the ability to deal with the public in a positive way. Verbal ability is needed tomunicate with caregivers, patients and family members. Numerical ability is needed to enter physician's orders. Clerical perception is needed to maintain records. Finger dexterity is needed to work with theputers and typewriters. The ability to follow through with instructions. Ability to read and write toplete documents. Ability to critical thinking skills to assess a situation and summon appropriate help when needed. A preference for the use of processes and techniques is necessary to follow policies and procedures to ensure standards of care. Ability to adapt and prioritize during emergency situations. Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e.g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).