Med/Surg Unit Secretary: Patient Flow & Coordination

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Medical Surgical unit. You will handle receptionist and clerical duties, admit patients, manage records, and coordinate discharges with a focus on accuracy and patient experience.

The role requires at least a year of medical clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with medical terminology and standard office software. Day shifts on a busy unit with teamwork and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred, hospital or practice setting ideal.
• High school diploma or GED required; knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills; computer literacy needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support unit operations and flow of information.
• Handle patient admissions, bed assignments, face sheets and labels upon admission.
• Maintain and file patient records; ensure charting forms are accessible.
• Coordinate appointments, handle supplies, and assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Support different departments and ensure smooth interdepartmental communication.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Keyboarding

Medical records software

Job description

Banner Health in Tucson seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Medical Surgical unit. You will handle receptionist and clerical duties, admit patients, manage records, and coordinate discharges with a focus on accuracy and patient experience.

The role requires at least a year of medical clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with medical terminology and standard office software. Day shifts on a busy unit with teamwork and quality initiatives.