Coordinator-Health Unit

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Brandon, MS is seeking a detail‑oriented administrative assistant to support nursing staff with non‑clinical tasks, transcription of orders, and patient chart maintenance. The role requires reliable communication devices and accurate recordkeeping.

You will perform clerical duties, manage supplies, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to type and use standard office software.

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.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree in business related curriculum

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.

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• BLS