Health Unit Coordinator

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Memphis seeks a candidate to coordinate non-clinical tasks under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, managing supplies, and facilitating patient flow. The ideal candidate has at least a year of experience in a business office or health care field and possesses strong communication and customer service skills. An associate degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Typing skill of at least 20 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow as per procedure.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Computer literacy

Typing speed

Education

Associate degree in business related curriculum

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

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

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• BLS