Patient Care Assistant & Unit Coordinator: Caring Support

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support nursing staff and perform clerical and clinical tasks on the unit. You will transcribe orders, organize medical records, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and staff.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and adherence to HIPAA and facility policies, under licensed nursing supervision.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders and messages accurately.
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records in order.
• Sets up admission charts; handles discharges and transfers.
• Communicates physician orders to the nurse promptly.
• Records vital signs, intake/output, height/weight.
• Performs point-of-care testing and patient mobility support.

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support nursing staff and perform clerical and clinical tasks on the unit. You will transcribe orders, organize medical records, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and staff.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and adherence to HIPAA and facility policies, under licensed nursing supervision.