Healthcare Unit Clerk: Patient Care Coordination & Admin

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Unit Clerk/Office Manager with 1–3 years in a healthcare setting. You will support patient care operations, maintain charts, enter orders, and coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong customer service skills are expected.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and proactive communication with nursing staff and physicians to ensure efficient unit operations.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a unit clerk or healthcare office setting preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; basic computer skills.
• Customer service principles preferred.
• Experience documenting and handling patient records and charts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient charts: admissions, transfers, discharges, and chart filing.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate patient movement with nursing staff and other departments.
• Assist in coordinating patient care activities and tests; keep staff informed.
• Operate computer for order entry, data retrieval, and reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Unit Clerk/Office Manager with 1–3 years in a healthcare setting. You will support patient care operations, maintain charts, enter orders, and coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong customer service skills are expected.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and proactive communication with nursing staff and physicians to ensure efficient unit operations.