Select Specialty Hospital - Saginaw·Saginaw, Michigan
The Unit Secretary provides clerical support to patient care units, including transcribing physician orders and managing patient charts. They also handle telephone communications, coordinate patient transportation, and order necessary unit supplies.
Use independent judgment to provide clerical services to the patient care units, including correct transcription of orders, filing of all reports and arranging for transportation and follow-up/outside tests. Answering the telephone, taking and delivering messages by phone or verbally. Maintaining close communication with the Charge Nurse/House Supervisor. Handling all necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Ordering supplies, as needed, from Materials Management. Verifying physician privileges prior to transcribing orders. Appropriately transcribing and flagging orders from charts. Arranging for transport of patients for tests that are not offered in the hospital.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience with medical files and terminology. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for this role. Candidates should have experience working with medical files and possess knowledge of medical terminology.
Market context
In Michigan, administration roles in healthcare often draw steady interest because employers need staff who can handle insurance verification, authorizations, and billing workflows accurately. These positions are competitive when candidates already know Medicare and portals such as CareCentrix and Availity, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are applying, review your portal experience and prepare examples of accurate, deadline-driven billing or authorization work.