Night Health Unit Coordinator

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas is seeking a Night Shift Health Unit Coordinator to coordinate clerical activities and support patient services through clinical information systems. You will verify patient status, process documents, and communicate with doctors, nurses, patients, and families to ensure smooth unit operations.

Required: High School Diploma, 1 year healthcare or clerical experience, CPR certification upon hire with deadlines, and ability to work nights.

Qualifications

• Must have clear communication with patients, families and hospital staff.
• Must be able to complete unit coordinator checklists and documentation accurately.
• Demonstrates patient-centered behaviors and teamwork across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes, prioritizes, processes, and communicates orders to support patient services.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients and manages charts and valuables.
• Maintains patient files and coordinates procedures and specimens as needed.
• Acts as primary unit contact and responds to information requests from doctors, nurses, patients and families.
• Ensures environment of care and safety monitors are maintained as directed.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkland Health in Dallas is seeking a Night Shift Health Unit Coordinator to coordinate clerical activities and support patient services through clinical information systems. You will verify patient status, process documents, and communicate with doctors, nurses, patients, and families to ensure smooth unit operations.

Required: High School Diploma, 1 year healthcare or clerical experience, CPR certification upon hire with deadlines, and ability to work nights.