Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Unit Secretary - Per Diem to support inpatient units with efficient clerical operations.

This PRN role offers 12-hour shifts, on-site work, and the opportunity to gain experience in a high-acuity setting while collaborating with nursing and care teams.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, coordinating transport, filing reports, answering calls, and maintaining accurate patient records as part of the care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units, including correct transcription of orders and filing of all reports.
• Arrange transportation and follow‑up/outside tests as needed.
• Answer incoming calls 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical records handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

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

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem / 12-Hour Shifts

Compensation: $22 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


• 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.