Patient Care Champion & Unit Coordination Pro

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a unit-based clinical assistant and patient care support member at UofL Hospital – UMC in Louisville. The role provides clerical support and direct patient care under a registered nurse, delivering compassionate, safe, and efficient service to patients and families.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, chart maintenance, specimen collection, and assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, and mobility tasks while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program or nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support required.
• CNA CMA EMT certification preferred.
• Current and in good standing with state licensing board or enrolled in accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and communicates physician orders and maintains chart accuracy.
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records.
• Sets up admission charts and processes discharge/transfer charts.
• Responds to intercoms/pages and routes messages to appropriate staff.
• Performs basic phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, urine/stool/sputum collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Provides patient hygiene, mobility, comfort, and daily living support under RN direction.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT Training or Fundamentals of Nursing (preferred)

Basic Life Support (required)

CNA CMA EMT certification (preferred)

LPNs may apply (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a unit-based clinical assistant and patient care support member at UofL Hospital – UMC in Louisville. The role provides clerical support and direct patient care under a registered nurse, delivering compassionate, safe, and efficient service to patients and families.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, chart maintenance, specimen collection, and assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, and mobility tasks while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient privacy.