Secretary-Unit - Methodist Hospital

Indiana University - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Secretary-Unit at Methodist Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate communication and coordination between patients, physicians, and unit staff. This position involves scheduling tests and procedures, maintaining patient records, and providing receptionist functions within the unit. The Secretary is responsible for supporting the Patient Care Unit through various clerical duties and ensuring that all necessary information is accurately processed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete information is received from patients to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments.
• Schedule daily tests and procedures for patients.
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit.
• Provide receptionist functions for the unit and alert management to issues or needs regarding policies, procedures, or practices.
• Perform all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or 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.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of Medical Assistant or Medical Secretary classes preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.