Unit Secretary

About Jefferson

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Unit Secretary at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.

About Our Unit

This unit is located at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Awards & Recognition

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson has ranked 8th in the nation and ranked 1st in Pennsylvania in Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report.

Schedule Commitment

Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:

• Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night)
  

• Must be able to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis
  

• Must be able to work every third(3rd) weekend
  

• Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season
  
  

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Unit Secretary will perform various clerical responsibilities on nursing units including:

• Provides support to the nurse manager with reports, data, and special assignments.
  

• Transcribes physician orders for medications, diets, treatments, etc.
  

• Coordinate errands as directed/necessary for the department
  

• Prepare, comply, and maintain patient records
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify as Unit Secretary, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  

• Six (6) months of clerical experience
  

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  

Total Rewards

As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
  

• Retirement Plans
  

• Tuition Reimbursement
  

• Voluntary benefits
  

• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
  

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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