Unit Secretary - Per Diem Nights

Select Medical • Columbus, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital 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, helping support patient care through accurate order transcription, timely paperwork, communications, and coordination of transportation and outside testing. The position is per diem at Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village (Dennison Ave), with 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Compensation is $22.00 per hour.

The hospital offers an extensive orientation program and the possibility of future full-time opportunities. Per-diem employees may be eligible for 401(k) participation after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Experience with medical files and terminology.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to patient care units.
• Correctly transcribe orders, file reports, and arrange 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/House Supervisor.
• Handle necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies from Materials Management as needed.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Transcribe and flag orders from charts appropriately.
• Arrange patient transportation for tests not offered in the hospital.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to a full-time position.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED