Unit Secretary - Per Diem

About the role

Located in Jackson, TN, Select Specialty Hospital - West TN 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.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefits that support financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members.
• Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Per Diem/As Needed/PRN – 12‑hour shifts – Day shift 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.