Health Unit Coordinator: Clerical & Care Coordination

University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to manage clerical tasks coordinating the department's patient care procedures. The role supports physicians and staff by maintaining records, scheduling, and communication.

Responsibilities include answering phones, directing visitors, preparing documents, filing, and assisting with purchasing, invoicing, and inventory. The HUC may transport patients and ensures CMS/DNV compliance within the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Familiarity with medical terminology helpful.
• Ability to work well with a team in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and directing visitors, scheduling, preparing documents, generating reports, filing and scanning.
• Prepare and maintain medical records and pertinent documentation for patient care.
• Retrieve medications/narcotics from tube system and deliver to staff.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, payments and inventory for CMS/DNV needs.
• Transport patients between departments for scheduled tests or labs.
• Collaborate with medical staff and departments to coordinate patient care.
• Handle other assigned duties as requested by the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University Medical Center seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to manage clerical tasks coordinating the department's patient care procedures. The role supports physicians and staff by maintaining records, scheduling, and communication.

Responsibilities include answering phones, directing visitors, preparing documents, filing, and assisting with purchasing, invoicing, and inventory. The HUC may transport patients and ensures CMS/DNV compliance within the department.