Maternity Unit Coordinator

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Gym membership discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Maternity Unit Coordinator to perform clerical duties for the Maternity Unit and manage birth certificates and paternity documents. The role may assist with basic patient care activities and supports the unit's service standards.

Under Nurse Manager supervision, you will greet patients, handle telephone etiquette, coordinate follow-up care, schedule appointments, and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Ohio Notary within 90 days of hire required

Responsibilities

• Functions as a communications source for the nursing unit
• Records data, reports, and enters patient charges and other information
• Welcomes and greets those coming on the unit
• Uses the telephone etiquette according to SOMC's Code of Conduct
• Completes Birth Certificates and Paternity Documents in an accurate and timely manner
• Coordinates follow-up care with ODH, providers, and parents for initial abnormal results with the Newborn Metabolic Screening, Congenital Heart Screening, and Hearing Screen
• Performs basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients, when applicable
• Schedules patient follow-up appointments at discharge
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs infant security prevention strategies with each baby

Skills

Medical terminology

Telephone etiquette

Notary within 90 days

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Department: Maternity Services
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Maternity Unit Coordinator's primary job function is to perform clerical duties associated with the operation of the unit and completes birth certificates and paternity document. Also may assist with a variety of basic patient care activities for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Ohio Notary within 90 days of hire required

Licensure:

Experience:

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

3. Functions as a communications source for the nursing unit.

4. Records data, reports, and enters patient charges and other information.

5. Welcomes and greets those coming on the unit.

6. Uses the telephone etiquette according to SOMC's Code of Conduct.

7. Completes Birth Certificates and Paternity Documents in an accurate and timely manner.

8. Coordinates follow-up care with ODH, providers, and parents for initial abnormal results with the Newborn Metabolic Screening, Congenital Heart Screening, and Hearing Screen.

9. Performs basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients, when applicable.

10. Schedules patient follow-up appointments at discharge.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

12. Performs infant security prevention strategies with each baby.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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