ER Secretary

Unit Secretary Under the supervision of the Nursing Director and as a member of the Unit Based Patient Care Team, the unit secretary performs a wide range of secretarial duties and coordinates unit/floor procedure to ensure professional and efficient operation of the department in providing quality patient care. Performs the following duties to support unit operations and coordination of resources including but not limited to, answering unit phones, collaborating with health care team members and other departments, scheduling patient tests and appointments, maintaining all medical records, initiating and tracking unit requests, coordinating discharges, transfers, and admissions proactively to assure efficient operation and management of resources on the unit. Greets patients arriving at the Emergency Department and may assist with sign in. Enters patient information into EPIC ASAP module. Provides directions and assistance to patients and visitors. Assures the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Performs other duties assigned as needed. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide indirect patient family centered care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit. Responsible for receiving visitors and responding to needs of patients and family members. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials: Experience 2+ years of experience in medical, customer service setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel. The ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and collegial attitude toward fellow employees. The ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to the changing pace on the unit, frequent interruptions, emergencies, and acutely ill patients. Ability to work independently, with well developed organizational skills in order to prioritize tasks. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff through voice mail, e-mail, etc. Demonstration of flexibility and willingness to adapt to diverse role as a member of the unit based patient care team. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide indirect care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The age of patients on this unit range from Adolescent to Geriatric. Ability to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time. Ability to assist lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Ability to assist with the transportation of patients on and off the pod. Demonstrated customer service skills.

Created: 2026-03-10