Emergency Department Operations Coordinator

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Earned wage access

PTO & sick days

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Gym membership (Club LC)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH seeks a Unit Coordinator to support the Emergency Department under supervision of the Nurse Manager and RNs. Primary duties include clerical work, maintaining patient records, and coordinating Transfer Center operations.

Responsibilities cover transcribing orders, coordinating tests and treatments, and acting as the communications hub for the unit. The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong English skills, and a willingness to work on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• BLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and processes physicians' orders.
• Orders tests, treatments, medications, and supplies.
• Functions as a communications source for the nursing unit.
• Records data, reports, and enters patient charges and other information.
• Welcomes and greets those coming on the unit.
• Uses telephone etiquette following the SOMC's Code of Conduct.
• Performs Transfer Center coordination.
• Performs daily PICIS checks
• Wears Vocera Badge for CareView Monitoring and communication with nursing staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH seeks a Unit Coordinator to support the Emergency Department under supervision of the Nurse Manager and RNs. Primary duties include clerical work, maintaining patient records, and coordinating Transfer Center operations.

Responsibilities cover transcribing orders, coordinating tests and treatments, and acting as the communications hub for the unit. The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong English skills, and a willingness to work on