Patient Care & Unit Secretary Coordinator

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks a Unit Secretary to deliver direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and support the patient care team. The role emphasizes a clean, orderly environment and efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out, and coordinating equipment delivery for the team. Observation duties may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification may be required; completion of IU Health PCA training.
• Experience in acute patient care or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Current BLS certification through the AHA or IU Health PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provide unit clerical support to the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Provide information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• Schedule tests and procedures; maintain patient records; sign patients in and out.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Acute patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

IU Health PCA education program

Job description

Indiana University Health System seeks a Unit Secretary to deliver direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and support the patient care team. The role emphasizes a clean, orderly environment and efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out, and coordinating equipment delivery for the team. Observation duties may be required as needed.