Unit Secretary - Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village (Dennison Ave) is seeking a Unit Secretary for Per Diem shifts (12-hour days, 7am-7pm). Responsibilities include clerical work, order transcription, message delivery, and coordinating transportation for tests and patient movement.

The role offers extensive orientation, opportunities for advancement, and benefits supporting work-life balance; per diem positions are eligible for a 401k after 1,000 hours within the first year.

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 reports.
• Answer the telephone and relay messages accurately.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle paperwork promptly and coordinate transport and tests.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Arrange patient transport for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Medical records terminology

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 Hospitalis 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