Health Unit Coordinator: Patient Care Admin

UC Health (Cincinnati); Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the clinical team with daily patient-care operations. You will transcribe physician orders, maintain patient records, and handle admission to discharge documents, serving as the communication link among patients, families, staff, and physicians.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; formal HUC education preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EMR systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders accurately and timely.
• Maintain patient records from admission to discharge.
• Serve as communication link among patients, staff, and providers.
• Answer phones, greet patients, and support clerical tasks.
• Assist with chart assembly, maintenance, and delivery to Medical Records.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HUC education from college or vocational school preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the clinical team with daily patient-care operations. You will transcribe physician orders, maintain patient records, and handle admission to discharge documents, serving as the communication link among patients, families, staff, and physicians.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism under pressure.