Unit Secretary - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Unit Secretary for Per Diem Day shifts. You will perform essential clerical tasks for patient care units, including transcription of orders, handling reports, and coordinating transport with nursing staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with medical files and terminology. Per diem schedule, with potential for growth and on-site work at Vic Village location.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcription of orders, filing of all reports, and arranging transportation and follow-up tests.
• Answer telephones and deliver messages by phone or verbally.
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies as needed from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders.
• Arrange transport of patients for tests not offered in the hospital.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem Days
Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village (Dennison Ave)
Schedule: PRN / Per Diem / 12-Hour Shifts / Days
Compensation: $22 per hour
Select Specialty Hospital 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.