ER Unit Secretary – Day Shift, Administrative Support

Prime Healthcare; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Huron Medical Center in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role supports physicians and nurses by transcribing orders, preparing patient records, and coordinating communications in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical terminology, and a current BLS certification. Computer skills for word processing and data management are preferred, with day shifts on offer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room and to the Charge Nurse or House Supervisor.
• Performs indirect care in the department and facilitates communication needs.
• Transcribes physician orders from records with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room.
• Orders supplies for the unit and prepares each patient’s chart for daily forms.
• Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Lake Huron Medical Center in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role supports physicians and nurses by transcribing orders, preparing patient records, and coordinating communications in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical terminology, and a current BLS certification. Computer skills for word processing and data management are preferred, with day shifts on offer.