Patient Care Unit Administrator

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support daily patient care unit operations. This role involves clerical tasks, receptionist duties, and data entry within the hospital information system.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, complete a Unit Coordinator/Clerk program or have related experience, and hold or be able to obtain a BLS certification. The position emphasizes courteous patient interaction and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience or college coursework.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, guests, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Routes calls and messages to appropriate individuals or departments.
• Enter and retrieve information using the Hospital Information System.
• Maintain unit manuals, records, and logs, and organize mail and bulletin boards.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks to support the health-care team.

Skills

Reception duties

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Unit Coordinator/Clerk program OR related experience

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support daily patient care unit operations. This role involves clerical tasks, receptionist duties, and data entry within the hospital information system.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, complete a Unit Coordinator/Clerk program or have related experience, and hold or be able to obtain a BLS certification. The position emphasizes courteous patient interaction and accurate record-keeping.