Per Diem Unit Secretary – Day Shift

Select Medical; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical duties on a per diem, day shift schedule. This role handles orders transcription, messages, transport coordination, and paperwork, requiring attention to detail and a professional, patient‑focused approach.

A high school diploma and familiarity with medical terminology help ensure accurate documentation.

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

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care units with clerical duties on a per diem, day shift schedule. This role handles orders transcription, messages, transport coordination, and paperwork, requiring attention to detail and a professional, patient‑focused approach.

A high school diploma and familiarity with medical terminology help ensure accurate documentation.