Coordinator-Health Unit

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Oxford, MS seeks a non-clinical coordinator to support nursing staff. You will perform clerical tasks, transcribe orders, and maintain patient charts while using communication devices to ensure accurate records and smooth information flow.

Candidates should have at least one year in a business office or health care setting, strong English communication, and basic computer skills. An associate degree or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to type and enter data accurately.
• Experience in health care or business office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks and maintains patient charts.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Assists with bed flow by admissions, transfers and discharge procedures.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Computer literacy

Clear communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in business related curriculum or its equivalent

Job description

Overview

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