Unit Secretary / Nights

Select Medical • Augusta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary provides clerical services to patient care units at Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta, a critical illness recovery hospital that provides inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended healing and recovery. The role supports compassionate patient care by managing unit paperwork, communications, order transcription, supplies, and transportation arrangements.

This is a full-time night position in Augusta, Georgia, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Compensation is $17.23 to $21.00 per hour.

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.
• 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 or House Supervisor.
• Handle necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Order supplies as needed from Materials Management.
• Verify physician privileges before transcribing orders.
• Appropriately transcribe and flag orders from charts.
• Arrange transportation for patients to tests not offered in the hospital.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Extensive and thorough orientation program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED