UNIT SECRETARY-UHR EMERGENCY ROOM

Union-Health; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Success Sharing

403b Retirement Employer Match

Job summary

Union Hospital · UNION HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary for the Emergency Care Department. This full-time, day shift role supports nurses and physicians by managing charts, keeping patient records current, transcribing orders, and coordinating unit activities.

You will work in a fast-paced ED environment, demonstrate strong English communication, and maintain accurate clerical documentation while contributing to a team that values compassionate

Qualifications

• Excellent grasp of English.
• Excellent keyboarding skills preferred.
• Functional or working knowledge of computers preferred.
• Previous Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates awareness of unit activities to promote unit services and supports nursing staff.
• Applies knowledge of basic clerical skills, answers telephone, relays messages, and notifies RN of test results.
• Copies patient care data into records and transcribes physician orders.
• Enters orders and maintains the daily ED log and charts; ensures supplies are available.

Skills

English proficiency

Keyboarding skills

Computer skills

Ward Clerk experience

Tools

Computers

Job description

Union Hospital · UNION HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL

TERRE HAUTE, IN

FULLTIME, DAY, 7p-7:30 a

You belong at Union!

The Emergency Care Department at Union Hospital Regional is looking for team members to join our team! We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, committed to providing the highest quality health care experience, and dedicated to supporting their team in a fast-paced environment. The Unit Secretary performs secretarial duties using specialized knowledge of medical terminology and hospital procedures while supporting the daily operations of the Emergency Department.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long‑term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co‑workers enjoy:

• Part‑time and Full‑time schedules
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Success Sharing
• 403bRetirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work‑life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health,U MatterandU Belong.

Unit Secretary Essential Job Duties:

• Demonstrates awareness of unit activities to assist in promoting unit services
  • Consults with the registered nurse regarding unit activities.
  • Keeps patient records available for use.
• Applies knowledge of basic clerical skills.
  • Answers telephone. Relays messages to appropriate person. Notifies RN of diagnostic test results communicated as abnormal.
  • Copies patient care data accurately into the patient record as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  • Transcribes physician orders accurately.
• Completes unit duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Enters patient laboratory and x‑ray orders into the computer.
  • Assures that chart forms, paper and other clerical supplies are available on the unit.
  • Collects information for ED records as needed.
  • Maintains information accurately on the daily log.
  • Dismantles charts at time of discharge.

Education, Training & Experience

• Excellent grasp of English.
• Excellent keyboarding skills preferred.
• Functional or working knowledge of computers preferred.
• Previous Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk experience desirable.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.