Job Information
Union Hospital UNIT SECRETARY PRN-EMERGENCY ROOM in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana
You belong at Union!
The Emergency Care Department at Union Health is looking for team members for the Terre Haute campus. The Union Hospital Emergency Department is the area’s busiest – providing life-saving treatment for injured and critically ill patients every day of the year. With over 55,000 patient visits annually, the emergency department at Union Hospital in Terre Haute is the busiest emergency department between Indianapolis and St. Louis .
We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, fully committed to providing the highest quality health care experience and dedicated to supporting their team who work in a fast-paced environment. The Unit Secretary perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures .
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
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off starting day one.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
Career Paths
Success Sharing
403b Retirement Employer Match.
Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@uhhg.org
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 reading skills required.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
#CA:DP