Unit Secretary | Emergency Department | Full Time | Day Shift

UF Health; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in The Villages is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department Day shift. You will facilitate vital verbal and written communication, support the ED team, and help maintain an organized, efficient patient care environment in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications, assisting nursing staff, and supporting department operations to ensure smooth patient flow and timely information exchange.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology training preferred (I & II).
• BLS preferred.
• Computer & keyboard skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support verbal and written communication within the Emergency Department.
• Assist with coordination and unit support to keep patient care moving.
• Collaborate with nurses and care team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

Keep the Emergency Department Connected. Join the Emergency Department day team as a Unit Secretary and help support the communication and coordination that keeps patient care moving in a fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Unit Director and Charge RN, the Unit Secretary facilitates patient care through the performance of vital aspects of verbal and written communication.

Working alongside nurses and other members of the emergency care team, you’ll help support effective communication throughout the department while contributing to an organized and efficient patient care environment.

Work Information

• Department: Emergency Department
• Shift: Day
• Status: Full-Time
• Work Environment: Fast-paced emergency care setting
• Role Focus: Verbal and written communication and unit support

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Training: Medical Terminology I & II: Preferred
• BLS: Preferred
• Computer & Keyboard Skills: Preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English