Patient Care Unit Coordinator

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity, document medical information, and support a clinical team on the Rhode Island Hospital campus. The role emphasizes accurate charting, order entry, and adherence to policies while maintaining professional communication with patients and staff.

The position requires strong clerical skills, basic computer literacy, and ability to work in a dynamic hospital environment with an emphasis on life-span patient care and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective interpersonal communications skills.
• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex clerical duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Read, write legibly and speak English.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Works as a member of the team to identify cost saving measures in unit/clinic operations.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Assembles charts for admission and discharges according to hospital guidelines.
• Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical records.
• Answers phones and intercom using etiquette and notifies staff.
• Uses hospital computer systems to enter and verify orders and generate reports.
• Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Enters verbal orders from physicians and nursing staff within scope of role.
• Transcribes handwritten orders and faxes orders to pharmacy.
• Arranges for equipment delivery and follows up on diagnostic tests.
• Maintains A-Z file and office supplies; handles medical records and Life Links.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

English literacy

Life span patient care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Life Links

Nurse Links

CareVue

MAK MAR

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity, document medical information, and support a clinical team on the Rhode Island Hospital campus. The role emphasizes accurate charting, order entry, and adherence to policies while maintaining professional communication with patients and staff.

The position requires strong clerical skills, basic computer literacy, and ability to work in a dynamic hospital environment with an emphasis on life-span patient care and