Patient Care Unit Admin & Coordinator

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support a busy patient care unit with clerical duties and essential service tasks. You will participate in daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and excellent patient experience.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, routing calls, maintaining medical records, filing, scheduling, and coordinating communication with health-care staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program or one-year related job experience.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience handling administrative tasks in a health-care setting is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests with courteous service.
• Handle calls and messages using hospital systems and proper etiquette.
• Maintain medical records and unit logs, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in patient room preparation, transport, and indirect patient care tasks as needed.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment inventories and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

Unit Coordinator/Clerk program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support a busy patient care unit with clerical duties and essential service tasks. You will participate in daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and excellent patient experience.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, routing calls, maintaining medical records, filing, scheduling, and coordinating communication with health-care staff.