Unit Secretary / Nights

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta•Augusta, GA

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Unit Secretary provides clerical services to patient care units, using independent judgment to support patient care and unit operations. Duties include transcribing and flagging orders, managing paperwork and reports, communicating messages, ordering supplies, and arranging transportation for patients who need tests outside the hospital. This is a full-time night position in Augusta, Georgia, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with compensation of $17.23 to $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experience with medical files and terminology.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

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