Patient Care Unit Administrative Specialist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support the daily operation of a patient care unit through clerical work for the health-care team.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing communications, maintaining medical records, and ensuring timely entry and retrieval of information in the hospital information system. BLS certification preferred and related experience may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college course work.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/secretary activities for assigned area embodying the Principles of Service.
• Greets patients, guests, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Interacts with and provides services for patients and their families, appropriate to the specialty and age of the patient.
• Utilizes professional telephone etiquette at all times.
• Promptly answers telephones and intercoms.
• Accurately routes call and message to the appropriate individuals or departments.

Skills

Typing

Spelling

Medical terminology

Education

Unit Coordinator/Clerk program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support the daily operation of a patient care unit through clerical work for the health-care team.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing communications, maintaining medical records, and ensuring timely entry and retrieval of information in the hospital information system. BLS certification preferred and related experience may be required.