Emergency Department Administrative Specialist

Larkin Health; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, is seeking a Unit Clerk for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on clerical duties, patient records, scheduling, admissions, and coordinating with staff to keep information flowing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree or vocational training, experience in healthcare admin, familiarity with EHR systems, strong organizational skills, and BLS/ CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or vocational training in related field.
• Experience as a Unit Clerk or similar healthcare admin role is desirable.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and familiarity with EHR systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with customer-service orientation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clerical skills

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or vocational training

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, is seeking a Unit Clerk for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on clerical duties, patient records, scheduling, admissions, and coordinating with staff to keep information flowing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree or vocational training, experience in healthcare admin, familiarity with EHR systems, strong organizational skills, and BLS/ CPR certification.