Patient Care Unit Coordinator

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support the daily operation of a patient care unit. You will perform receptionist/secretary tasks, manage medical records, and coordinate messages and schedules, ensuring efficient unit operations.

Essential duties include using the hospital information system, maintaining logs, and providing courteous service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one year related experience/college coursework.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, guests, and staff courteously.
• Uses hospital information system to retrieve and process clinical information.
• Maintains unit medical records and census reports.
• Manages unit equipment and supplies; coordinates with departments.
• Supports patient and family communications and coordinates schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Medical terminology

Typing

Organization

Education

Unit Coordinator/Clerk program completion

1 year related job experience or college coursework

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support the daily operation of a patient care unit. You will perform receptionist/secretary tasks, manage medical records, and coordinate messages and schedules, ensuring efficient unit operations.

Essential duties include using the hospital information system, maintaining logs, and providing courteous service to patients and staff.