Healthcare Unit Administrative Coordinator

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time clerical specialist for a patient care unit. This role handles clerical input, streamlines information flow between medical staff and departments, and supports unit operations without providing direct patient care.

The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and ability to work in a busy healthcare setting. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical office experience; a Basic Life

Qualifications

• One year of clinical office experience, or equivalency.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates 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 work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
• Maintains and updates unit activity boards and patient records as needed.
• Assists 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

Multi-line phone system

Hospital paging system

Customer service

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

One year of clinical office experience, or equivalency.

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time clerical specialist for a patient care unit. This role handles clerical input, streamlines information flow between medical staff and departments, and supports unit operations without providing direct patient care.

The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and ability to work in a busy healthcare setting. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical office experience; a Basic Life