Patient Care Administrative Assistant

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Clerical Associate to join the patient care team in Florida. The role focuses on clerical duties, patient communication, and maintenance of the patient medical record, while supporting staff in the use of the electronic medical record and managing environment of care.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong data entry skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and excellent customer service within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typing 25 cwpm or 7000 keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to read/write in English.
• Demonstrate basic math skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency.
• CPI training within 90 days of hire/transfer, and annually thereafter for Psych Unit.
• CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions at the central nursing station.
• Provide a role model for customer service.
• Handle verbal, written, telephone and electronic communications.
• Maintain the paper patient medical record.
• Order/control equipment and supplies; manage environment of care.
• Assist professionals with EMR use and other support duties.
• Interact with patients and families appropriately.

Skills

Typing speed

English literacy

Math skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Clerical Associate to join the patient care team in Florida. The role focuses on clerical duties, patient communication, and maintenance of the patient medical record, while supporting staff in the use of the electronic medical record and managing environment of care.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong data entry skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and excellent customer service within a healthcare setting.