Unit Secretary Nights

Select Specialty Hospital; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Omaha is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide essential clerical services in a critical illness recovery setting. The role requires excellent communication skills and familiarity with medical terminology. Responsibilities include managing patient communications, handling paperwork efficiently, and ensuring seamless operations within the care unit. This is an entry-level, full-time position offering a comprehensive orientation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with medical files and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units.
• Answer the telephone and deliver messages.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts.
• Arrange patient transport for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Clerical services

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unit Secretary

Location: Omaha, NE

Select Specialty Hospital—Omaha 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Answer the telephone, take and deliver messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies, as needed, from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribe and flag orders from charts.
• Arrange 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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