Emergency Dept Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Admin

Resurrection Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Unit. The role supports physicians, nurses, and staff by transcribing orders, organizing documentation, and coordinating communications.

Responsibilities include preparing ER records, ordering supplies, and maintaining patient charts. The position requires a high school diploma, BLS, and strong customer service and communication skills; experience in acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification (ARC or AHA) within 30 days and maintain current.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Effective communication and customer service skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders from records with nursing staff signature.
• Facilitates communication needs of the department.
• Prepares and completes patient charts and ER records daily.
• Orders supplies for the unit and manages necessary forms.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Unit. The role supports physicians, nurses, and staff by transcribing orders, organizing documentation, and coordinating communications.

Responsibilities include preparing ER records, ordering supplies, and maintaining patient charts. The position requires a high school diploma, BLS, and strong customer service and communication skills; experience in acute care preferred.