UNIT SECRETARY-UHR EMERGENCY ROOM

Union Health•TERRE HAUTE, IN

10d

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs secretarial duties using specialized knowledge of medical terminology and hospital procedures while supporting the daily operations of the Emergency Department at Union Hospital Regional. The role supports unit activities and works with registered nurses to help maintain patient records and complete clerical and administrative tasks. The position is suited to someone compassionate, committed to high-quality health care, and able to support a team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Excellent grasp of English.
Excellent reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Excellent keyboarding skills.
Functional or working knowledge of computers.
Previous Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate awareness of unit activities to assist in promoting unit services.
Consult with the registered nurse regarding unit activities.
Keep patient records available for use.
Apply basic clerical skills.
Answer the telephone and relay messages to the appropriate person.
Notify the registered nurse of diagnostic test results communicated as abnormal.
Copy patient care data accurately into the patient record as directed by the registered nurse.
Transcribe physician orders accurately.
Complete unit duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Enter patient laboratory and X-ray orders into the computer.
Ensure chart forms, paper, and other clerical supplies are available on the unit.
Collect information for Emergency Department records as needed.
Maintain information accurately on the daily log.
Dismantle charts at the time of discharge.