Health Unit Coordinator - Patient Care & Admin

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to facilitate efficient patient care on the unit. The role emphasizes teamwork, clerical support, and accurate documentation to ensure smooth patient flow and safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of customer service experience, with strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Training on orientation and hospital systems is provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit tasks with the team to support patient flow.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Manage patient charts, admissions, discharges and related documentation in EPIC.
• Handle clerical duties including scheduling, lab orders and coordinating transfers.

Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Time management

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Database management

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to facilitate efficient patient care on the unit. The role emphasizes teamwork, clerical support, and accurate documentation to ensure smooth patient flow and safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of customer service experience, with strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Training on orientation and hospital systems is provided.