Unit Secretary - PRN Days

Select Medical; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee - West Allis in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide per diem clerical support for patient care units. Responsibilities include accurate transcription of orders, message delivery, and coordination with the Charge Nurse and transport staff.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience with medical terminology. This flexible PRN schedule offers days with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Medical terminology

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