Night Shift Patient Care Assistant & Unit Coordinator

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support nursing staff during the night shift. You will perform clerical and basic patient care tasks under an RN, manage records, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient communications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, relevant clinical program completion, and a current BLS certification. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant or EMT program; nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing may apply.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and manages physician orders and messages accurately.
• Assembles patient medical records and maintains chart order.
• Sets up admission charts and manages discharge/transfer charts.
• Communicates with physicians and nurses to coordinate patient care.
• Collects basic patient data, vitals, and supports RN in daily care tasks.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant / Medical Assistant / EMT training program or Fundamentals of Nursing course

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support nursing staff during the night shift. You will perform clerical and basic patient care tasks under an RN, manage records, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient communications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, relevant clinical program completion, and a current BLS certification. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with the health care team.