Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Miami is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem shifts in Miami, FL. The role involves clerical support to patient care units, accurate transcription of orders, and management of reports and transportation coordination.

Shifts are 12 hours (days 7am–7pm and nights 7pm–7am). Compensation is $22 per hour. Per diem staff may access orientation and potential advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical files and terminology.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to transcribe orders accurately and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units and transcribe orders.
• File reports and arrange transportation and follow-up tests.
• Answer phones and relay messages to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor to coordinate care.
• Process paperwork promptly and order supplies from Materials Management.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Miami, FL

Schedule: Per diem, 12 hour shifts. Days (7am-7pm) & Nights (7pm-7am) available

Compensation: $22 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital Miami 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.