Behavioral Health Unit Support Coordinator

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,043,000 - 71,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking a Psychiatric Unit Support Coordinator to support patient care coordination and unit operations. The role emphasizes patient interactions, resources for department efficiency, and safe escorting of patients as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, healthcare experience, medical terminology knowledge, and BLS certification. The position offers full-time hours, day shift, and comprehensive company benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Strong communication, organizational and customer service experience required.
• Ability to prioritize effectively required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certification required.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with internal and external customers in a manner consistent with AHC values.
• Provides resources needed for the department to function efficiently.
• Escorts patients off unit to ED, cafeteria, gym, or off-campus appointments as needed.
• Rounds on patients every 15 minutes as assigned and documents per policy.
• Participates in supply chain management and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Adventist HealthCare is seeking a Psychiatric Unit Support Coordinator to support patient care coordination and unit operations. The role emphasizes patient interactions, resources for department efficiency, and safe escorting of patients as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, healthcare experience, medical terminology knowledge, and BLS certification. The position offers full-time hours, day shift, and comprehensive company benefits.