Unit Secretary - FT nights

Select Specialty Hospital; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care units in Madison, WI. This full-time night position offers hourly compensation and requires experience with medical files and terminology.

The role involves clerical duties, order transcription, and coordinating patient transportation while maintaining clear communication with nursing staff. A strong clinical support background and accuracy are essential for success.

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 tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Madison, WI

Schedule

Full-time Nights - 7:00pm-7:00am

Compensation

$21.00-27.00 per hour (based on years of experience)

Position

Unit Secretary

Employer

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 and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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