Unit Secretary - PRN Days

Select Medical; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Orientation program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee - West Allis is hiring a Unit Secretary to support patient care units on a per diem/as needed basis in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves clerical duties, order transcription, communications, and coordination of transport and tests.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience with medical files and terminology. This position offers part-time/per diem scheduling with opportunities for advancement and a supportive orientation

Qualifications

• Must have basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Experience handling medical records and confidentiality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to patient care units, including transcription of orders and filing reports.
• Coordinate transportation and follow-up testing as needed.
• Answer phones and relay messages to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain communication with Charge Nurse/House Supervisor.
• Process paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management as needed.
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders and arrange transport for tests not offered on-site.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Schedule: PRN/per diem/as needed - Days

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee - West Allisis 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