Coordinator-Health Unit

Baptist; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a healthcare clerical staff member to coordinate non-clinical tasks under licensed nursing personnel. Responsibilities include transcription of orders, patient chart maintenance, and effective communication with teams.

Candidate should have at least one year of experience in a business office or related health care field, with strong English communication and basic typing speed. Opportunities to participate in ongoing education and process improvements are available.

Qualifications

• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to type 20 words per minute and operate standard PC software.
• Experience using customer service or public relations skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties and data entry.
• Maintain the patient chart.
• Demonstrate effective communication with staff and patients.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Public relations

Typing 20 wpm

Education

Associate degree in business related curriculum

Tools

Computer literacy

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Preferred/Desired

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

• Associate degree in business related curriculum or its equivalent.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Ability to type 20 words per minute on a personal computer accessing the program with a mouse. Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

• BLS