Nursing Unit Administrative Coordinator

Erlanger Health System; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Erlanger Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with general communications, charting, and administrative tasks. This role includes handling phone calls, maintaining patient records, and coordinating information flow to and from the unit.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are part of the role or training is offered after hire. High school diploma or equivalent is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required or preferred.
• Administrative/clerical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Answer phones professionally and direct calls or take messages.
• Maintain patient records and administrative reports.
• Perform clerical duties to update, organize and communicate nursing unit information.
• Coordinate administrative work within the unit and with other units/departments.
• Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Respond to inquiries from staff and patients.
• Identify and report equipment or environmental problems promptly for correction.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative/clerical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Erlanger Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with general communications, charting, and administrative tasks. This role includes handling phone calls, maintaining patient records, and coordinating information flow to and from the unit.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are part of the role or training is offered after hire. High school diploma or equivalent is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.