Health Unit Coordinator — Patient Care & Admin

Orlando Health, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening, night, and weekend shift dif.

All inclusive benefits from day one

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Job summary

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dedicated unit secretary to handle routine clerical/secretarial tasks for a nursing unit. The role supports physicians, nurses and patients, ensuring accurate transcription, timely data entry and organized records.

You will greet visitors, manage phone calls, and assist with appointments while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. A HS diploma and MU/medical terminology knowledge are required, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator Certification.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure.
• Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately.
• Performs data entry and assembles, compiles, and breaks down medical records.
• Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities.
• Answers phone calls, routes callers, assist in pages, and takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
• Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly.
• Communicate effectively in all interactions.
• Works under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assists in making appointments for patients.
• Working knowledge of office/departmental equipment.
• Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed.
• Collaborate in partnership interdepartmentally to promote and provide a safe environment.
• Utilize compassion to create a therapeutic environment.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies.
• Assists in the stocking of both unit and office supplies.
• Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system).
• Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards including Federal, State, local and The Joint Commission.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.

Skills

Keyboarding

MS Word/Excel

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator Certification

Job description

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dedicated unit secretary to handle routine clerical/secretarial tasks for a nursing unit. The role supports physicians, nurses and patients, ensuring accurate transcription, timely data entry and organized records.

You will greet visitors, manage phone calls, and assist with appointments while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. A HS diploma and MU/medical terminology knowledge are required, with opportunities for