Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week.

Schedule: 3, 12-hour shifts. 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible for shift pay differentials for weekends and holidays.

Location: IU Health Methodist Hospital

Department: Emergency Department
 

This is a high-volume role working in our Emergency Department for a Level 1 Trauma Center. Team member will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the department.

Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments. Maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit. Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices. Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary classes, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must be able to complete required (if applicable) training program.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).