Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select Medical; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - West TN is seeking a Unit Secretary for Per Diem to support patient care units in Jackson, Tennessee. The role involves clerical duties, order transcription, and coordination of transportation and follow-up tests on a per diem basis.

Responsibilities include answering phones, maintaining communication with the Charge Nurse, handling paperwork, and coordinating supplies. The position offers day-shift hours with a 12-hour shift pattern and an hourly compensation of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing reports and coordinating transportation and follow-up tests.
• Answer phones, 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.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts appropriately.
• Arrange transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Jackson, TN

Schedule: Per Diem/As Needed/PRN - 12 Hour Shifts - Day Shift 7:00a-7:00pCompensation: $20.00 per Hour

Select Specialty Hospital - West TNis 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