Clerical Associate - Med Surg - Midtown

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Evansville Inc. on the Medical Surgical Unit seeks a Clerical Associate to keep patient flow smooth and support clinical teams. You’ll handle communications, EMR tasks, admissions and discharges, and maintain supplies, education materials, and form accuracy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Strong organization, clear communication, and comfort with technology help you thrive while delivering compassionate service to patients and families. This is an on-site, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Successful completion of Epic training as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit activity at the nurse’s station.
• Support nurses, providers, patients, and visitors.
• Manage phones, call lights, and communication systems.
• Maintain forms, supplies, and patient education materials.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and EMR tasks.
• Help keep the unit safe, organized, and running smoothly.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

As a Clerical Associate on the Medical Surgical Unit, you help keep the unit running smoothly so nurses, physicians, and support staff can provide high-quality patient care. You’ll manage communication, coordinate daily workflow, assist with documentation, and provide excellent service to patients, families, and clinical teams. This role requires strong organization, clear communication, and comfort using technology in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Gain

Working on the Medical Surgical Unit gives you hands-on experience with clinical communication, patient flow, electronic medical records, and unit coordination in one of the busiest departments in the hospital. You’ll strengthen skills in multitasking, teamwork, customer service, and supporting a diverse patient population. With structured orientation, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team, you’ll build confidence quickly and develop a strong foundation for future growth in healthcare administration or clinical support roles.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate unit activity at the nurse’s station
• Support nurses, providers, patients, and visitors
• Manage phones, call lights, and communication systems
• Maintain forms, supplies, and patient education materials
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and EMR tasks
• Help keep the unit safe, organized, and running smoothly

Who This Job Is For

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting a busy clinical team. It’s a great fit if you’re comfortable with technology, communication, and multitasking — and if you want to build experience in healthcare administration, patient flow, or unit coordination. Whether you’re exploring a long-term administrative path or looking for an entry point into healthcare, this role gives you a strong foundation.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Successful completion of Epic training as required

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