Unit Receptionist - Emergency Dept - Full-Time, Night Shift

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November 19, 2025

Job Description

Location: 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Emergency Department

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $16.20 - $24.28 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Unit Secretary is responsible for performing a variety of clerical functions to support effective communication and efficient operation of the unit. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School degree or GED
Good communication skills
• Computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
Physical Demands:
• Flexible work hours

Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of clerical duties to support patient care process.
• Functions as a receptionist for the unit.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies for the unit.
• Facilitates physician orders-orders tests, diets, lab work, charges, etc. via computer.
• Maintains patient's paper chart.
• Greets patients, visitors, physicians, etc.
• Utilizes telephone etiquette and responds to phone inquires meeting customer services expectations.
• Computer knowledge to do data entry, graphs, memos, etc.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement, as appropriate.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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