Patient Care Specialist & Unit Coordinator

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

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Unit Clerk/Clinical Assistant to provide clerical support on the patient care unit under supervision of licensed staff. You will transcribe orders, assemble and maintain patient records, coordinate communications, and assist with patient care tasks as directed by an RN.

Strong organization and interpersonal skills are essential. The role involves handling admission/discharge documentation, data collection, and basic bedside tasks such as measuring vital

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 (preferred).
• BLS certification required (through AHA).

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders, department orders, and messages accurately.
• Assembles patient medical records and maintains order within the chart.
• Handles communications and routing of messages to appropriate staff.
• Collects required unit data and measures vital signs.
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing and basic patient care tasks.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant / Medical Assistant training or EMT program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Unit Clerk/Clinical Assistant to provide clerical support on the patient care unit under supervision of licensed staff. You will transcribe orders, assemble and maintain patient records, coordinate communications, and assist with patient care tasks as directed by an RN.

Strong organization and interpersonal skills are essential. The role involves handling admission/discharge documentation, data collection, and basic bedside tasks such as measuring vital