Patient Care Unit Coordinator

Westchester Medical Center; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide coordination, clerical, and administrative support on patient care units. The role focuses on clear communication between the healthcare team, patients, and families, while managing documentation and scheduling needs.

The position emphasizes accuracy in transcribing orders, maintaining charts, and supporting reception and forms management. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience or training in health care terminology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information between health care team and patient/family to ensure quality outcomes.
• Handle secretarial duties and relay telephone information.
• Transcribe MD orders and other pertinent patient information.
• Greet and assist all customers in a courteous manner.
• Schedule patients for services as needed.
• Manage forms and maintain unit-specific logs and renewals (e.g., DNR, Fall risk).
• Serve as preceptor for orienting new unit coordinators.
• Ensure admissions, transfers, and discharges are documented properly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical

Telephone etiquette

Scheduling

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide coordination, clerical, and administrative support on patient care units. The role focuses on clear communication between the healthcare team, patients, and families, while managing documentation and scheduling needs.

The position emphasizes accuracy in transcribing orders, maintaining charts, and supporting reception and forms management. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are essential.