Unit Secretary

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

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC is hiring a Unit Secretary for Per Diem/PRN Day Shift (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). You will provide clerical support on patient care units, transcribe orders accurately, and coordinate transport and follow-up tests.

Key duties include answering calls, delivering messages, maintaining communication with the Charge Nurse, handling all required paperwork, and ordering supplies as needed. This position offers part-time/per diem scheduling.

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 and filing of all reports.
• 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

Experience with medical files

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Anderson, SC

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - Day Shift - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Upstate is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans