GI Surgery Acute Care Health Unit Coordinator

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MS Office proficiency

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for the GI Surgery Acute Care Unit (6 Memorial). You will provide essential clerical and administrative support to a multidisciplinary inpatient team, ensuring timely communication of orders, patient chart maintenance, and efficient unit operations on a 40-hour week.

The role involves handling telephone inquiries, coordinating transports, and supporting staff with documentation in MS Office within UNC Health policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
• One year of clerical or customer service experience preferred.
• No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing physician orders and communicating them to relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate patient charts and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharge documents.
• Managing unit supplies, equipment, and office workflows within budget and policy constraints.
• Answering calls and messages, relaying information to patients, families, and staff, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for the GI Surgery Acute Care Unit (6 Memorial). You will provide essential clerical and administrative support to a multidisciplinary inpatient team, ensuring timely communication of orders, patient chart maintenance, and efficient unit operations on a 40-hour week.

The role involves handling telephone inquiries, coordinating transports, and supporting staff with documentation in MS Office within UNC Health policies.