Unit Secretary

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington is seeking a dedicated administrative/clerical professional to support the 2 East Department with scheduling, patient data collection, and reception duties. The role involves three 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, at Bloomington Hospital.

You will collect information from patients, coordinate tests and procedures, maintain records, and perform unit clerical tasks while collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/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.
• Must be able to complete required (if applicable) training program.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments.
• Schedules daily tests and procedures, maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit.
• Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices.
• Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Receptionist duties

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS certification

Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary training or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Overview

Schedule: This position is three 12 hour shifts; the days will vary between Monday- Friday

Location: This will be at the Bloomington Hospital supporting the 2 East Department

Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments.


• Schedules daily tests and procedures, maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit.


• Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices.


• Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/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.


• Must be able to complete required (if applicable) training program.


• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).