Health Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Team Coordination

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to initiate and coordinate clerical processes and provide direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting on applicable units, and maintaining equipment as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, formalized training as a Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Assistant, and at least 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formalized Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Assistant training.
• At least 6 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate clerical processes for admissions, transfers, discharges and deaths.
• Provide direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Accurately transcribe orders and maintain patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

Skills

Clerical coordination

Patient care support

Medical terminology

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Assistant training

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to initiate and coordinate clerical processes and provide direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting on applicable units, and maintaining equipment as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, formalized training as a Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Assistant, and at least 6 months of related experience.