Unit Secretary

Rush University Medical Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison in Madison, WI is seeking a Unit Secretary - Per Diem to support patient care units. This PRN role runs days, 7:00am–7:00pm, with compensation of $24.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include transcription of orders, handling phone calls, coordinating transport, maintaining paperwork, and assisting with supplies. The position emphasizes teamwork and delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

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 of 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

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Madison, WI

Schedule: PRN/per diem/as needed - Days - 7:00am-7:00pmCompensation: $24.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison 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