ER Health Unit Coordinator: Streamlined Patient Access

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics; Time; On-site; NOK 361,000 - 494,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health seeks a clerical professional to support a patient care unit, facilitating information flow among medical staff and departments without providing direct patient care.

Key duties include maintaining supplies, coordinating forms, and assisting with scheduling and record-keeping to maximize unit efficiency in a busy healthcare setting.

Strong communication, customer service, and ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical office experience is required.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred or obtainable within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Orders, stocks and maintains clerical and patient supplies.
• Coordinates with department leadership for maintenance of department forms.
• May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
• Maintains and updates unit activity boards and patient records as needed.
• Assists in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
• May schedule patient appointments.
• Admits, discharges, and transfers function per unit standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-line phone system

Customer service

Work in a busy environment

Education

One year of clinical office experience

Job description

The University of Utah Health seeks a clerical professional to support a patient care unit, facilitating information flow among medical staff and departments without providing direct patient care.

Key duties include maintaining supplies, coordinating forms, and assisting with scheduling and record-keeping to maximize unit efficiency in a busy healthcare setting.

Strong communication, customer service, and ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.