Unit Secretary - PRN Days

Select Specialty Hospital - Milwaukee - West Allis • West Allis, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee - West Allis is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Unit Secretary provides clerical services to patient care units and supports care teams by handling orders, records, communications, paperwork, supplies, and patient transportation arrangements. This is a per diem, as-needed day position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The employer describes an extensive orientation program, potential advancement to full-time opportunities, and benefits intended to support employees’ financial, work/life, and emotional well-being. Part-time and per diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to patient care units, including transcribing 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 patient transportation for tests not offered in the hospital.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED