Emergency Dept Unit Secretary - Trauma Center Support (FT)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for weekends and ‑

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a receptionist-level professional to support the Emergency Department at IU Health Methodist Hospital. The role focuses on accurate information intake and coordination between physicians, unit staff, and ancillary departments.

The successful candidate will handle sign-in/out, manage records of tests and procedures, and perform receptionist duties while supporting unit operations and communications across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide receptionist duties for the Emergency Department unit and coordinate patient flow.
• Ensure accurate and complete information is received from patients to facilitate care coordination.
• Maintain up-to-date records of patient tests and procedures and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• Alert unit management to issues or needs regarding policies, procedures, or practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certification / Medical Secretary training

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a receptionist-level professional to support the Emergency Department at IU Health Methodist Hospital. The role focuses on accurate information intake and coordination between physicians, unit staff, and ancillary departments.

The successful candidate will handle sign-in/out, manage records of tests and procedures, and perform receptionist duties while supporting unit operations and communications across shifts.