Patient Care Unit Secretary - Post-ICU Support

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

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical duties, transcription, and coordination.

The role is full-time, 12-hour day shifts from 7am to 7pm, with compensation $18.05–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Join a nationwide team delivering compassionate care and ensuring smooth unit operations for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience with medical files and terminology is required or preferred.
• Healthcare clerical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services on patient care units using independent judgment.
• Answer telephone calls and relay messages.
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies as needed from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts.
• Arrange for transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Telephone handling

Transcription of orders

Communication with nursing staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical duties, transcription, and coordination.

The role is full-time, 12-hour day shifts from 7am to 7pm, with compensation $18.05–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Join a nationwide team delivering compassionate care and ensuring smooth unit operations for patients and staff.