Hospital Unit Secretary — Care Coordination & Admin

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking an entry-level administrative teammate to coordinate tests and treatments, manage EMR workflows, and support patient admissions and registrations. This role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to interruptions in a busy hospital environment.

You will handle chart forms, verify patient information, and maintain positive relations with patients and care teams while ensuring accurate data entry and billing

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities.
• High level of attention to detail essential.
• Certification Addendum and ongoing hospital certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tests and treatments with and between departments.
• Facilitate patient care communications using multi-line phones, paging, and EMR systems.
• Maintain EMR and other computer systems for orders and patient/unit supplies.
• Prepare chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations.
• Verify patient demographics, identification, and registration information.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communications

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking an entry-level administrative teammate to coordinate tests and treatments, manage EMR workflows, and support patient admissions and registrations. This role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to interruptions in a busy hospital environment.

You will handle chart forms, verify patient information, and maintain positive relations with patients and care teams while ensuring accurate data entry and billing