Clinical Unit Coordinator — Patient Flow & Admin

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator. You will monitor patient charts, operate telephone, paging, and other hospital communications systems, and assist with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will maintain unit and office supplies, serve as a preceptor for orientation of other Unit Coordinator staff, coordinate the transport of medications, and support emergency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course is preferred.
• Basic computer and technology skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates hospital communication systems (telephone, paging, pneumatic tube).
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients under RN supervision.
• Maintains unit and office supplies and ensures regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates the transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to storage areas.
• Initiates emergency communications and Code Blue/Medical Assist as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Unit coordinator course (preferred)

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator. You will monitor patient charts, operate telephone, paging, and other hospital communications systems, and assist with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will maintain unit and office supplies, serve as a preceptor for orientation of other Unit Coordinator staff, coordinate the transport of medications, and support emergency