Clinical Support Coordinator (Unit Secretary) - Emergency Room

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Holy Cross Health, recognized as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, is seeking a full-time Clinical Support Coordinator (Unit Secretary) for the Emergency Room. This position provides essential administrative support to the unit. The schedule involves 12-hour day shifts from 7 am to 7:30 pm, with rotating days weekly, requiring availability on any day of the week, including weekends. Please note that this schedule does not offer flexibility for set days off due to its rotating nature.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A Certificate of satisfactory completion of a formal Unit Secretary program or previous related experience is required.
• Good customer-service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and receive communications from the Nursing Unit Director or designated Charge Nurse and Nursing Unit staff via verbal, telephone, mail, pneumatic tube, and computer system.
• Communicate effectively with patients or their families to meet the needs of the population served.
• Assemble new charts, record specified clinical information, file reports, imprint forms in clinical records, check discharge charts for completion by the responsible nurse, and maintain patient records.
• Operate the computer for transcribing diagnostic orders and other computer transactions.
• Maintain pertinent hospital data and records.
• Order and maintain supplies for the nursing unit.
• Actively participate in all Codes and drills as scheduled.
• Perform other job-related duties within job scope as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED