Maternity Unit Coordinator: Newborn Care & Admin Support

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

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.