Health Unit Coordinator

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a non-clinical coordinator to support licensed nursing staff. The role includes transcription of doctor’s orders, maintaining patient charts, and using communication devices to streamline workflows.

Responsibilities cover clerical tasks, patient flow coordination, and handling supplies while engaging in ongoing education and meeting assigned objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to type 20 words per minute and perform data entry accurately.
• Proficient with standard computer applications and 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

Good communication

Typing

Computer literacy

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

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

Preferred/Desired

• BLS