Secretary - Unit

IU Health • Avon, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Secretary - Unit position is a full-time role with a day shift schedule, working 3 12-hour shifts per week, including every third weekend rotation. This role is based onsite at West Hospital and supports the Adult Medical Step-down Unit - West 3C. The primary responsibilities include ensuring accurate and complete information is received from patients to facilitate coordination and communication between physicians, unit staff, and ancillary departments. The secretary will also schedule daily tests and procedures, maintain records of all patient tests and procedures, and manage patient check-in and check-out. Additionally, the role provides receptionist functions for the unit, alerts unit management to issues, and performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be able to complete required (if applicable) training program.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments.
• Schedules daily tests and procedures.
• Maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures.
• Signs patients in and out of unit.
• Provides receptionist functions for the unit.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED