ED Unit Clerk: Fast-Paced Admin & Patient Flow

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, seeks an organized Unit Clerk for the Emergency Department to support daily operations, manage patient charts, and facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.

You will handle admissions, appointments, and documentation, maintain accurate records, and assist Telemetry staff with administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or vocational training in a related field.
• Previous unit clerk or healthcare administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.
• Basic knowledge of medical forms and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, manage patient charts, and handle correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records per HIPAA.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers and coordinate with departments.
• Facilitate communication between healthcare providers, patients and families.
• Monitor and order unit supplies to ensure availability.
• Prepare and process medical forms and documentation.
• Handle patient and family inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Support Telemetry Department staff with administrative tasks.
• Keep the work environment clean and organized per hospital policies.

Skills

Organized work style

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

EHR familiarity

Team player

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree or vocational training

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, seeks an organized Unit Clerk for the Emergency Department to support daily operations, manage patient charts, and facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.

You will handle admissions, appointments, and documentation, maintain accurate records, and assist Telemetry staff with administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA and hospital policies.