Unit Secretary

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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, 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.

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

• Facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments.
• Schedule daily tests and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures.
• Sign patients in and out of unit.
• Provide receptionist functions for the unit.
• Alert unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices.
• Perform all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

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