Healthcare Unit Coordinator: Admitting & Registration

Covenant Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for Admitting and Registration on a PRN/occ, variable hours. The role supports nursing and clinical staff, maintains patient records, and handles secretarial duties.

The position emphasizes timely transcription, MAR/Kardex updates, admission and discharge processing, and ensuring chart accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator curriculum within two weeks of hire.
• CPOE training and on-the-job training with an experienced HUC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist by performing secretarial and receptionist duties (phones, messages, orders).
• Transcribe and process physician orders and ensure stat orders are prioritized.
• Assist admissions by assembling charts, stamping sheets, and processing MAR and Kardex.
• Assist with discharge by organizing medical records and forms.
• Maintain neat, organized charts and keep supplies stocked.
• Coordinate patient care communications among disciplines.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality, and proper handling of patient information.

Skills

Secretarial duties

Medical records handling

Telephone coordination

Admission coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MAR system

Kardex

EHR / charting

Job description

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for Admitting and Registration on a PRN/occ, variable hours. The role supports nursing and clinical staff, maintains patient records, and handles secretarial duties.

The position emphasizes timely transcription, MAR/Kardex updates, admission and discharge processing, and ensuring chart accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital setting.