Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select Medical; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes is seeking a Unit Secretary on a Per Diem basis. This hospital provides critical illness recovery inpatient care. The role involves clerical support for patient care units, transcription of orders, and coordination of transportation and follow-up tests.

Shifts are 12 hours (6pm - 6:30am) with compensation at $22 per hour, plus shift differentials for night and weekend work. Per Diem staff benefit from orientation and potential advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing of reports, and arranging transportation and follow-up 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 from Materials Management as needed.
• Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts.
• Arranging transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Miami Lakes, FL

Schedule: PRN/ Per Diem, 12hr shifts (6pm - 6:30am)Compensation: $22 per hour

plus shift differentials for night and weekend shifts

Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes 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

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