About the Role
As an ED Secretary, you'll play a key role in keeping the department organized and supporting the clinical team. You'll interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals while helping ensure the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department run smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Emergency Department.
- Review Emergency Department records for completion and ensure proper filing.
- Maintain and improve the department's filing system.
- Manage departmental office supplies and assist with inventory and budget information.
- Process, sort, and distribute departmental mail.
- Welcome visitors and provide professional, courteous customer service.
- Answer and appropriately direct telephone calls, taking accurate messages when needed.
- Enter Radiology, Laboratory, and EKG orders accurately and efficiently into the Meditech system.
- Enter and process discharge information, including transfers and other required documentation.
- Work closely with the Emergency Department team to support efficient clinical operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of general secretarial experience.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Associate degree in secretarial or healthcare-related studies.
- Medical terminology coursework.
- Previous Emergency Department experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records, particularly Meditech.
Skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Handling confidential information
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic medical records
- Meditech
Location
- Geneva
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 2 years of general secretarial experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in secretarial or healthcare-related studies
Salary/Compensations
- $18.29–$19.91/HOUR
About the Company
- Geneva General Hospital is looking for an organized, compassionate, and customer-focused professional to join our Emergency Department team as a Full-Time Secretary!
- The Emergency Department Secretary is an important part of creating a professional, respectful, and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff. You'll help promote safety, dignity, respect, and positive relationships while supporting the team behind the scenes.
