Secretary - Unit

Indiana University Health System • Avon, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Day Shift position (3- 12 hour Day Shifts, every third weekend required as needed by the department, 6:00 am – 6:30 pm) supporting the Adult Medical Unit - 3B at West Hospital. The role ensures accurate and complete information is received from patients to facilitate coordination and communication between physicians, unit staff, and ancillary departments. The secretary will schedule daily tests and procedures, maintain comprehensive records of all patient tests and procedures, and manage patient check-in and check-out. Additionally, the position provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to any issues or needs regarding policies, procedures, or practices. All clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit are also part of this role.

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