Medical Unit Secretary — Patient Care Admin

Memorial Home Services; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System seeks a front-line Unit Secretary to answer calls, manage patient flow, and enter orders into the electronic medical record with precision. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and seamless coordination with nursing and support staff.

Responsibilities include document handling, supply management, and maintaining paging and tracking systems to support safe patient care. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of secretarial or clerical experience required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers and software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and patient call lights and route information promptly.
• Enter patient orders into the electronic medical record with accuracy.
• Perform secretarial tasks: ordering and stocking supplies, filing, copying, and printing reports.
• Maintain call light system assignments and patient tracking communications.
• Assist with maintaining unit supply stations and equipment logs.
• Support safe, courteous, and efficient unit operations as part of the Memorial Health System.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Memorial Health System seeks a front-line Unit Secretary to answer calls, manage patient flow, and enter orders into the electronic medical record with precision. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and seamless coordination with nursing and support staff.

Responsibilities include document handling, supply management, and maintaining paging and tracking systems to support safe patient care. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential in a fast-paced hospital