Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Regency Hospital Company; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - East Chicago, IN is seeking a Unit Secretary for Per Diem coverage to support patient care units with clerical tasks and orders transcription. You will answer phones, route messages, and coordinate transportation and test follow-ups under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.

This position offers scheduling flexibility and exposure to a busy inpatient setting. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with medical terminology and patient records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Answering the telephone and delivering messages to the care team.
• Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ordering supplies from Materials Management as needed.
• Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Transcribing orders accurately and flagging relevant items.
• Arranging transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with medical files and terminology

Job description

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem
Location: Regency Hospital - East Chicago, IN
Schedule: Per Diem/Coverage as needed
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Regency 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.