Unit Secretary, Emergency Department; ER Nights

Unit Secretary, Emergency Department (ER) - Full-Time, Nights

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department located in Harvey, Illinois. In this role, you will act as a central information source for physicians and other health‑care professionals, maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

• Promote the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
• Promote clinical excellence and service.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrate proper telephone function and etiquette.
• Screen and coordinate incoming and outgoing calls, including recording and reporting pages and messages.
• Answer call lights promptly, communicate patient needs to appropriate personnel, and follow up on patient requests to ensure response.
• Transcribe medical staff orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate processing of orders and charges from admission through hospitalization.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and unit records.
• Assemble the medical record in the proper sequence, checking that all forms are stamped.
• Identify outlier reports and forms and note them on the audit tool for completion.
• Participate in inventory ordering and distribution of clerical supplies/patient forms, and disposition of outdated forms.
• Monitor discharge activities related to the billing process.

• Unit Secretary/Clerical experience and/or training.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to function effectively in an extended team environment.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.
• Computer literate.

• Medical Terminology background.
• Transcription experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑time (0.9 FTE) – 12‑hour shifts
• Shift: Nights
• Unit/Department:
  Emergency Room
• CBA Code: SEIU

Base pay range: $17.00/hr – $21.00/hr compensation will be based on skills and experience. UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. Pay ranges are reviewed annually and may vary based on candidate qualifications and organizational considerations.

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire.

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.