Health Unit Coordinator- Observation- PT- Days- MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking an administrative/clerical specialist to support an assigned nursing area in Hollywood, FL. The role includes greeting patients, routing calls, and performing essential clerical tasks such as copying, faxing, and filing.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with medical terminology. This on-site position requires the ability to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks such as copying, faxing, filing, and ordering supplies.
• Greets patients and visitors; answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Works in a fast-paced environment with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location:Hollywood, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned nursing area.Responsibilities:Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing, filing, and ordering/obtaining supplies.Greets patients and visitors. Monitors, answers, screens, and routes all telephone calls. Emergency alerts, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.Competencies:ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Additional Job Information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 20% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 40% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 40% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 40% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 20% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 20% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 40% Needles/Sharp Objects = 40% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%Shift:DaysDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]