Unit Secretary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking a hospital unit clerk to perform a variety of clerical duties, including patient and family communications, and records management. You will maintain electronic and hard-copy medical records, manage supplies, and collaborate across departments to improve patient services and environment.

Reports to Nurse Manager. No prior experience required; high school diploma or equivalent is required; preferred: some experience and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent including a computer course and knowledge of medical terminology.
• No previous experience is required.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of job-related experience (6 months for Float Pool).

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical duties for a hospital unit, including communication with patients, families, visitors and colleagues; maintenance of electronic and hard copy medical records; maintenance of supplies and a safe environment; collaboration with other departments to improve services and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer course + medical terminology

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary: Performs a variety of clerical duties for a hospital unit, such as, communication with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues; maintenance of electronic and hard copy medical records; maintenance of supplies and safe environment; collaboration with other departments; to improve services, the patient environment, and patient satisfaction.

Reports: Nurse Manager

Supervises: None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent including a computer course and knowledge of medical terminology.

Required Experience: No previous experience is required. Preferred: One (1) to two (2) years of job-related experience. (Minimum experience for Float Pool assignments is six (6) months.)

Required Certification/License/Registry: None

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.