Behavioral Health Unit Clerk — Patient Care & Admin

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc. in South Miami, FL is seeking a highly organized Unit Clerk for the Behavioral Health Unit.

You will handle clerical duties, manage patient records, coordinate appointments, admissions, discharges, and support communication between providers, patients, and families while ensuring HIPAA compliance and a clean, efficient work environment. Join a dedicated team and contribute to patient care in a busy behavioral health setting, with emphasis on accuracy,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or vocational training in a related field preferred.
• Experience as a Unit Clerk or in a similar administrative role within a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• BLS (CPR) Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, managing patient charts, and handling correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, tests, and procedures as needed.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers by processing relevant documentation and coordinating with other departments.
• Facilitate effective communication between healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
• Monitor and order supplies for the unit, ensuring availability of necessary items.
• Prepare and process medical forms and documentation, including patient charts and reports.
• Handle patient and family inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Support the Telemetry Department staff with administrative tasks and documentation as required.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

EHR systems familiarity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Associate’s degree or vocational training

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc. in South Miami, FL is seeking a highly organized Unit Clerk for the Behavioral Health Unit.

You will handle clerical duties, manage patient records, coordinate appointments, admissions, discharges, and support communication between providers, patients, and families while ensuring HIPAA compliance and a clean, efficient work environment. Join a dedicated team and contribute to patient care in a busy behavioral health setting, with emphasis on accuracy,