Per Diem Unit Secretary: Critical Care Admin & Coordination

Select Medical; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem coverage in East Chicago, IN. The role supports patient care units with clerical tasks, including transcription, filing, and transportation coordination, while ensuring timely communication with nursing leadership.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with medical records and terminology. This is a per diem opportunity with potential for advancement and a strong orientation program.

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

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regency Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem coverage in East Chicago, IN. The role supports patient care units with clerical tasks, including transcription, filing, and transportation coordination, while ensuring timely communication with nursing leadership.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with medical records and terminology. This is a per diem opportunity with potential for advancement and a strong orientation program.