Patient Care Unit Coordinator

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support daily patient care unit operations. You will perform receptionist duties, manage messages, and maintain medical records while coordinating with nursing and admitting staff.

Strong typing, medical terminology knowledge, and a patient-first approach are essential. This role emphasizes accurate data entry, record keeping, and collaboration across departments to ensure smooth unit flow.

Qualifications

• Proficient typing, spelling, and medical terminology.
• Ability to perform receptionist/secretary tasks with courtesy.
• Strong attention to patient and family needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, guests, and staff politely.
• Answer phones promptly using professional etiquette.
• Route calls and messages to the correct departments.
• Retrieve and process clinical information from hospital systems.
• Maintain unit logs, records, and census data.
• Coordinate patient schedules and communicate with hospital services.
• Support patient room preparation and indirect care duties as needed.
• Ensure unit supplies and equipment are organized and available.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safety policies.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

Unit Coordinator/Clerk program

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support daily patient care unit operations. You will perform receptionist duties, manage messages, and maintain medical records while coordinating with nursing and admitting staff.

Strong typing, medical terminology knowledge, and a patient-first approach are essential. This role emphasizes accurate data entry, record keeping, and collaboration across departments to ensure smooth unit flow.