Unit Secretary - Weekends Only - 12-Hour Shifts

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part-time, weekends only. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am until 7:30pm. This position is eligible for shift pay differentials. The Unit Secretary ensures accurate and complete information is received from patients to facilitate coordination and communication between physicians, unit staff, and ancillary departments. They schedule daily tests and procedures, maintain a comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and sign patients in and out of the unit. This role 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

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.