Unit Secretary - Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility for part time employees

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Madison is looking for a Unit Secretary - Per Diem to provide clerical services and support to the patient care units. This entry-level position requires handling various administrative tasks, including maintaining communication with the nursing staff and managing paperwork. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience with medical files and terminology. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $24 plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical files and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to the patient care units.
• Correct transcription of orders and filing of reports.
• Maintain communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Order supplies as needed from Materials Management.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Position

Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location

Madison, Wisconsin

Schedule

12 hour shifts

Compensation

$24.00 per hour plus shift differentials

Company Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - 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 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care