Per Diem Unit Secretary - Patient Care Support

Talentify; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem/PRN Days in Nashville, TN. The role supports inpatient post-ICU patients by performing clerical tasks, order transcription, and coordination of transport and tests.

Responsibilities include answering calls, messaging, maintaining communication with nursing leadership, managing paperwork, and coordinating supplies. Prior experience with medical files and terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcription of orders and filing reports.
• Answer telephones, take and deliver messages.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management as needed.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts.
• Arrange transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical files

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem/PRN Days in Nashville, TN. The role supports inpatient post-ICU patients by performing clerical tasks, order transcription, and coordination of transport and tests.

Responsibilities include answering calls, messaging, maintaining communication with nursing leadership, managing paperwork, and coordinating supplies. Prior experience with medical files and terminology is preferred.