Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Talentify; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential eligibility

Job summary

IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a full-time Medical Administrative Assistant for the Emergency Department. This night-shift role runs 36 hours per week with weekend and holiday rotation required, and shift differentials apply.

The position supports patient flow by collecting and relaying information between physicians, unit staff, and ancillary departments, while maintaining complete records and performing front-desk duties for the unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary classes, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Requires proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

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

Medical terminology

Reception/coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant/Secretary training

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Details:

Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week.

Shift Hours: Night shift. 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Schedule: 3, 12-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible for shift pay differentials for weekends and holidays.

Location: IU Health Methodist Hospital

Department: Emergency Department

Position Summary:

This is a high-volume role working in our Emergency Department for a Level 1 Trauma Center. Team member will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the department.

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

Position Requirements:

• 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).