Clinical Unit Secretary & Patient Care Coordinator

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a unit secretary to perform general secretarial and clerical duties in patient care areas. You will interact with patients, families, and physicians daily and assist the nursing staff by coordinating unit activity.

You will also oversee the nurses' desk area and manage orders for forms and supplies. The role requires strong computer/typing skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and clear handwriting, plus 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong computer and typing skills, working knowledge of medical terminology, and legible handwriting.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting as a unit secretary or similar administrative healthcare role.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Visual and hearing senses adequate to assess changes in condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial and clerical duties in patient care areas.
• Interact with patients, families, and physicians daily.
• Assist nursing staff in coordinating unit activity.
• Oversee orderliness of nurses' desk areas and order forms and clerical supplies.
• May work beyond regular hours or in another patient care unit as assigned by the department head or Nursing supervisor.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Medical terminology

Legible handwriting

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a unit secretary to perform general secretarial and clerical duties in patient care areas. You will interact with patients, families, and physicians daily and assist the nursing staff by coordinating unit activity.

You will also oversee the nurses' desk area and manage orders for forms and supplies. The role requires strong computer/typing skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and clear handwriting, plus 1–2 years of relevant experience.