Healthcare Unit Admin & Communications Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City seeks a dedicated clerical support professional to enhance patient care unit efficiency. This role focuses on coordinating information between medical staff and departments, managing clerical tasks, and maintaining patient records.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical office experience, or equivalency.
• Basic administrative duties in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience using a multi-line phone system and hospital paging system is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Orders, stocks and maintains clerical and patient supplies.
• Coordinates with department leadership for maintenance of department forms.
• May assist in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
• May schedule patient appointments.
• Admits, discharges, and transfers function per unit standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone system proficiency

Customer service

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City seeks a dedicated clerical support professional to enhance patient care unit efficiency. This role focuses on coordinating information between medical staff and departments, managing clerical tasks, and maintaining patient records.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a busy hospital environment.