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Unit Secretary Butler Per Diem
Butler Hospital
Location : Foster, RI, 02825
Job Type : Per Diem
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Butler Hospital is seeking Per Diem Unit Secretaries for our Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programs (ambulatory programs).
Responsibilities:
Providing coverage for our regularly staffed unit secretaries.
Observing all general hospital and departmental policies, guiding principles, rules and regulations.
Maintaining patient charts and electronic medical record for admissions, transfers and discharges.
Working within electronic system to ensure labs and other communications/orders are tended to in a timely manner.
Reporting needed repairs to related services.
Making emergency phone calls as directed.
Answering telephone and relaying messages accordingly.
Adhering to Butler Hospital’s service standards.
In IOP programs, maintaining the physician appointment schedule.
Managing unit census/daily attendance and reporting attendance numbers daily.
Maintaining supply orders for designated unit.
Maintains supply of all necessary forms/packets/patient folders
Taking meeting minutes of staff meetings and distributes to staff.
Maintains and keeps current staff list, staff directory of office/phone numbers, and supply of extra office keys.
Manages incoming faxes
Performing various other clerical duties as needed on unit to support clinical staff, or as assigned by program manager, including data entry (ie BASIS or other scales), mailing patient information packets, calling patients to provide basic information.
Qualifications:
Education
: High school graduate or equivalent, including course in English, typing, spelling and arithmetic
Training and Experience
: On-the-job training in practices and procedures of the hospital and certain medical terminology. Must be able to perform duties under stress and in a busy environment. **Experience in clerical or like work is required.
Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement:Care New Englandis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
Freqently Asked Questions
Mastery in managing electronic medical records, multitasking efficiently under pressure, and clear communication are crucial. Familiarity with hospital protocols and basic medical terminology helps Unit Secretary Butler Per Diem professionals thrive, especially within Butler Hospital’s busy ambulatory programs in Foster, RI.
Unlike generic clerical roles, this position involves handling patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, managing appointment schedules, and supporting clinical staff with timely communication. The per diem nature adds flexibility but demands quick adaptation to Butler Hospital’s partial hospital and intensive outpatient environments.
Individuals often progress to unit coordinator or assistant unit manager roles by gaining experience in hospital administrative systems and leadership skills. Gaining proficiency in electronic medical records and understanding clinical workflows at Butler Hospital can open doors to higher-level healthcare administrative positions.
Yes, Butler Hospital offers on-the-job training focused on hospital practices, medical terminology, and electronic record systems. This ensures per diem secretaries align with Care New England’s service standards and ethical guidelines, enabling seamless integration into the partial hospital and outpatient units.
The hospital’s commitment to ethical standards and patient-centered care shapes the secretary’s responsibilities, emphasizing confidentiality, accurate record-keeping, and responsive communication. Working here means aligning with a supportive environment that values teamwork and a high standard of service within Foster, RI.
Due to its specialized ambulatory programs, secretaries must efficiently balance fluctuating patient flow and urgent communications. Foster, RI’s healthcare demand means juggling clerical duties under stress while maintaining meticulous records, which can be more intense than some other local hospitals with different patient demographics.
Foster’s smaller community size creates moderate competition, especially for per diem positions offering flexible hours. The presence of specialized institutions like Butler Hospital increases demand for candidates familiar with ambulatory and outpatient care settings, elevating the value of prior clerical experience locally.
Hourly pay typically ranges between $16 and $22, reflecting the role’s clerical expertise and per diem flexibility. Foster’s cost of living and Butler Hospital’s reputation support competitive compensation, appealing to candidates seeking part-time or variable schedules in healthcare administration.
Butler Hospital adheres strictly to the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring reasonable accommodations for employees. This inclusive stance fosters a diverse workforce where Unit Secretary Butler Per Diem staff can perform key functions effectively, supported by tailored resources when needed.
Butler Hospital’s focus on partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs requires secretaries to handle dynamic patient scheduling and rapid communication flows. This contrasts with other Care New England sites where unit secretaries might engage more with inpatient or general care units, highlighting the specialized nature of this position.
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