Clerical Associate | 7S Medicine | Night | PRN

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Clerical Associate to join the patient care team. The role focuses on clerical functions, handling communications at the central nursing station, and maintaining patient records while supporting clinicians with the electronic medical record system.

The position requires 1-2 years of clerical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and basic math skills. Ability to type, read/write English, and maintain confidentiality is essential; CPI training is

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of general clerical experience in a customer service environment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions at the central nursing station and manage verbal, written, telephone and electronic communications.
• Maintain the paper copy of the patient medical record.
• Order and control equipment and supplies; maintain the environment of care.
• Assist professional staff with electronic medical record use and other support duties.

Skills

Typing speed

English proficiency

Basic math

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

The Clerical Associate (C.A.) is a member of the patient care team whose primary responsibilities are to perform clerical functions, serve as an role model for customer service, handle verbal, written, telephone and electronic communications at the central nursing station, maintain the paper copy of the patient medical record, order/control equipment, supplies and the environment of care, provide assistance as needed to professional staff in the use of the electronic medical record and perform other support duties within job scope. The Clerical Associate reports to the Nurse Manager in the unit/clinic and works effectively in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The C.A. interacts appropriately with patients and families according to their age and developmental level.

Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Necessary Skills:

• 1. Ability to type 25 cwpm or have 7000 key strokes per hour data entry skills.
• 2. Ability to write/read in English.
• 3. Demonstrate basic math skills.
• 4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• 5. Demonstrates computer proficiency

Required Licensure/Certifications:

Crisis Prevention Institute training is required within ninety (90) days of date of hire or transfer, and annually thereafter, for the Psych Unit.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications:

CPR training.

Required Experience:

1 - 2 years of general clerical experience in a customer service environment.

Preferred Experience:

Customer Service experience in a healthcare environment