ED Unit Secretary: Calm, Efficient Patient Coordination

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave

Job summary

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association in Fairfield, IL is seeking a Part-time Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role provides clerical, communication, and administrative support to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

You will manage patient registration, process physician orders, and maintain medical records while upholding confidentiality and professionalism. Candidates should have a high school diploma; hospital or healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Previous hospital, healthcare, or medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, patient call lights, and direct communications appropriately.
• Assist nursing staff by processing clerical tasks and maintaining patient records.
• Coordinate communication with physicians, transfer centers, and ancillary departments as directed.
• Prepare and organize patient charts and transfer documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.
• Assist with department supply management and restocking.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospital emergency codes and procedures.
• Support a positive patient care environment through professional customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Patient data entry

Documentation accuracy

Confidentiality

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

N/A

Job description

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association in Fairfield, IL is seeking a Part-time Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role provides clerical, communication, and administrative support to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

You will manage patient registration, process physician orders, and maintain medical records while upholding confidentiality and professionalism. Candidates should have a high school diploma; hospital or healthcare experience is preferred.