Unit Secretary

About This Role

This Unit Secretary role provides essential clerical support to patient care units at Select Specialty Hospital in Pensacola, FL. The position involves transcribing orders, maintaining medical files, and coordinating patient services to ensure compassionate and excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services to patient care units using independent judgment
• Correctly transcribe orders and file all reports
• Arrange for transportation and follow-up/outside tests for patients
• Answer telephones, take, and deliver messages by phone or verbally
• Maintain close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor
• Handle all necessary paperwork in a timely manner
• Order supplies from Materials Management as needed
• Verify physician privileges prior to transcribing orders
• Appropriately transcribe and flag orders from charts
• Arrange for transport of patients for tests not offered within the hospital

Requirements

• Experience with medical files and terminology

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits