Nursing Unit Secretary: Patient Admin & Care Coordination

Bayfrontstpete; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayfront St. Pete is seeking a Health Unit Clerk to perform routine clerical tasks in a nursing unit. The role involves greeting visitors, transcribing physician orders, and managing medical records with accuracy.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, coordinating appointments, and supporting in interdepartmental collaboration to ensure a safe patient environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

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.
• Works under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assists in making appointments for patients.
• Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system).
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator Certification

Tools

Kronos timekeeping

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bayfront St. Pete is seeking a Health Unit Clerk to perform routine clerical tasks in a nursing unit. The role involves greeting visitors, transcribing physician orders, and managing medical records with accuracy.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, coordinating appointments, and supporting in interdepartmental collaboration to ensure a safe patient environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.