Unit Secretary

Rush University Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Unit Secretary for Per Diem shifts (12-hour days, 7am–7pm). The role handles clerical duties on patient care units, transcribes orders, and coordinates transport and tests. Compensation is $22.00 per hour.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with medical files and terminology. Per diem positions provide valuable orientation and opportunities for advancement within the hospital system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units; transcribe orders; file reports; arrange transportation and follow-up tests.
• Answer phones, take and deliver messages.
• Maintain communication with the 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

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village (Dennison Ave)

Schedule: Per Diem / 12-hour Shifts / Day Shifts (7am - 7pm)Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans