Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908
Department: Emergency Services
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00PM to 7:30:00AM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$20.00 - $23.50 / hour
This position is essentially a Health Unit Coordinator / Emergency Department Unit Secretary role supporting the Emergency Services team overnight at HealthPark Medical Center.This role would be a strong fit for candidates with experience as aUnit Coordinator, Unit Secretary, Patient Access Representative, Medical Receptionist, Emergency Department Coordinator, or Clerical position in a healthcare setting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between:
- Patients
- Families
- Physicians
- Hospital staff
- Help ensure a positive patient experience.
- Coordinate patient flow within the emergency department.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties for the nursing unit.
- Support efficient unit operations and care delivery.
- Identify operational challenges and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Communicate timely information to nurses, leaders, and other decision-makers.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and documentation as needed.
Skills This Role Emphasizes
- Customer service and patient relations
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Organization and attention to detail
- Medical office or healthcare administration experience
- Problem-solving and teamwork
- Computer and electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency
Resume Keywords
If you're tailoring a resume for this role, consider highlighting:
- Patient coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Customer service
- Unit secretary experience
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records (EHR/EMR)
- Scheduling and registration
- Administrative support
- Hospital operations
- Emergency department support
- Communication and collaboration
- Problem resolution
Summary
Serves as a liaison between the patient, family, hospital staff and physicians to ensure a favorable patient experience and efficient coordination of unit flow. Responsible for a variety of clerical and non-clerical duties that support the overall operations of the nursing unit as well as the optimal delivery of care within the health system. Routinely engaged in identifying, elevating and providing alternative solutions to challenges to appropriate personnel. Provides timely information to decision-making personnel.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/or
Less than High School Required
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Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or
No Experience Required
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State of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/or
Not Required
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Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/or
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US:FL:Fort Myers