Clinical Unit Secretary - Patient Care Office Support

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks 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 nursing staff in coordinating unit activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of clinical/medical office experience, strong computer and typing skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in medical office administration or healthcare preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting as a unit secretary, medical receptionist, or similar administrative healthcare role.
• Strong computer and typing skills with working knowledge of medical terminology; legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial and clerical duties in patient care areas.
• Interact with patients, families, and physicians daily.
• Assist nursing staff in coordinating unit activities.
• Oversee the orderliness of nurses' desk areas and manage clerical supplies.

Skills

Computer literacy

Medical terminology knowledge

Legible handwriting

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical office administration coursework

Job description

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks 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 nursing staff in coordinating unit activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of clinical/medical office experience, strong computer and typing skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.