Secretary - Emergency Department
About The Position
Geneva General Hospital is looking for an organized, compassionate, and customer-focused professional to join our Emergency Department team as a Full-Time Secretary! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy helping others, and have strong administrative and communication skills, this is an excellent opportunity to become an important part of our patient care team. As an ED Secretary, you'll play a key role in keeping the department organized and supporting the clinical team. You'll interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals while helping ensure the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department run smoothly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of general secretarial experience.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in secretarial or healthcare-related studies.
- Medical terminology coursework.
- Previous Emergency Department experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records, particularly Meditech.
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Emergency Department.
- Review Emergency Department records for completion and ensure proper filing.
- Maintain and improve the department's filing system.
- Manage departmental office supplies and assist with inventory and budget information.
- Process, sort, and distribute departmental mail.
- Welcome visitors and provide professional, courteous customer service.
- Answer and appropriately direct telephone calls, taking accurate messages when needed.
- Enter Radiology, Laboratory, and EKG orders accurately and efficiently into the Meditech system.
- Enter and process discharge information, including transfers and other required documentation.
- Work closely with the Emergency Department team to support efficient clinical operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
