Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select Medical; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for full-time advancement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Unit Secretary – Per Diem to provide essential clerical services within patient care units. Key responsibilities include managing medical files, coordinating patient communication, and supporting healthcare staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with medical terminology. This position offers competitive compensation of $24.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to patient care units.
• Answer the telephone, take and deliver messages.
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.

Skills

Experience with medical files and terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Unit Secretary – Per Diem
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Schedule: 12 hour days
Compensation: $24.00 per hour

SSH-Madison 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 and thorough 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.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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.