Patient Care Unit Secretary – Full-Time, PTO & 401(k)

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Generous PTO and 401(K) with company‑s

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing of reports, and coordinating transportation and follow-up tests. The role requires strong communication with nurses and staff.

The position offers full-time hours with day shifts, and a supportive organization focused on high-quality inpatient post-ICU care. A high school diploma and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with medical files and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to the patient care units, including correct transcription of orders, filing of all reports and arranging for transportation and follow-up/outside tests.
• Answering the telephone, taking and delivering messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ordering supplies, as needed, from Materials Management.
• Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts.
• Arranging for transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Medical terminology

Filing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing of reports, and coordinating transportation and follow-up tests. The role requires strong communication with nurses and staff.

The position offers full-time hours with day shifts, and a supportive organization focused on high-quality inpatient post-ICU care. A high school diploma and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred.