Indiana University Health

Assistant-Administrative Clinical Care

Indiana University Health  •  Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: Simon Cancer Center
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This role provides essential administrative support within a clinical practice, ensuring smooth coordination of patient care, communication, and operational workflows. This position serves as a key liaison between internal clinical teams and external providers, supporting patient transitions of care and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain daily team census and new admission lists
  • Complete admission sheets for all new patients
  • Track and update patient movement (discharges, transfers, changes in service)
  • Distribute admission and transfer summaries to Primary Care Physicians and OB offices
  • Follow up on outstanding discharge summaries to ensure completion
  • Coordinate and obtain completed Home Care documentation for discharged patients
  • Manage inbound and outbound fax communications and ensure documentation accuracy
  • Support clinical workflows through documentation tracking and communication coordination

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Data Coordinator team members on daily workflows
  • Work directly with Neonatologists to obtain signatures and complete required documentation
  • Communicate regularly with external PCP and OB offices to provide patient updates

Success Profile

  • Strong ability to navigate multiple systems and workflows efficiently
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships across teams
  • Demonstrates strong organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience in an administrative or clinical support role within healthcare
  • Strong computer skills with ability to learn and navigate systems such as EMR, RedCap, Cerner, and Epic
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with patient documentation, data tracking, and fax systems
  • Strong communication and coordination skills

Onboarding & Training

  • Structured onboarding with approximately 4 weeks of training, including:
    • Web-based learning modules
    • Hands-on, “elbow-to-elbow” training with current team member prior to retirement

Additional Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient scheduling, referrals, and follow-ups
  • Maintain and update patient health records in the EHR system
  • Verify insurance and support authorization processes as needed
  • Respond to patient and provider inquiries with professionalism and empathy
  • Assist with general administrative support including calendar and meeting coordination

Why Join This Team

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative clinical environment where your work directly supports patient care coordination and provider communication across the continuum

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is a plus.
  • Requires basic proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Requires demonstrated proficiency in electronic health records and patient-facing communication.
  • Experience with medical terminology is preferred.
Indiana University Health

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system.

A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all.

At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
Unknown
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