UNIT SECRETARY-UHR OP SURGERY

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Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Regional, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

The Unit Secretary – UHR OP Surgery provides clerical and administrative support to the unit. You would ensure accurate documentation, efficient communication, and coordination of unit activities to support patient care delivery.

This role reports to the Nursing Care Manager.


Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

• Clinical documentation and medical terminology proficiency
• Effective communication with interdisciplinary care teams
• Time management and organization in a fast-paced telemetry unit
• Electronic health record (EHR) navigation and order entry accuracy

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

• Collaborative, high-performing care team focused on patient safety and quality outcomes
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and best-practice standards

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

• Structured onboarding with hands-on unit orientation and shadowing
• Supportive team environment that encourages questions and learning
• Ongoing training focused on unit workflows, patient safety, and communication
Leadership and peer support to promote confidence and long-term success

Essential Job Duties:

• Support daily unit operations by coordinating clerical and administrative activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, logs, and charts
• Answer phones, relay messages, and communicate critical information to the care team
• Transcribe and enter physician orders accurately into the electronic health record
• Assist nursing staff by monitoring unit activity and prioritizing tasks
• Ensure availability of chart forms, supplies, and clerical materials
Dismantle patient charts at discharge and assist with record collection as needed

Qualifications:

• Proficient keyboarding and basic computer skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Previous Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk experience preferred

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@union.health

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.