Unit Secretary

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.

Schedule

Full-time, Days (7am–7pm) or Nights (7pm–7am) shifts available.

Pay

$19.28 – $23.50/hr. (based on years of experience).

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.

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.
• Answer the telephone, take 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.
• Appropriately transcribe and flag orders from charts.
• Arrange for transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.

Requirements

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