Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - West TN in Jackson, TN seeks a Unit Secretary – Per Diem to support patient care units with clerical duties, order transcription, patient transport coordination, and timely message handling.

Shifts are 12 hours, day shift 7:00a–7:00p, on a per diem/PRN basis with pay at $20.00 per hour. The role includes extensive orientation, potential for advancement, and benefits eligibility after certain hours, contributing to a stable healthcare team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position:

Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location:

Jackson, TN

Schedule:

Per Diem/As Needed/PRN - 12 Hour Shifts - Day Shift 7:00a-7:00p

Compensation:

$20.00 per Hour

Select Specialty Hospital - West TN 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.