Patient Care Unit Coordinator - Evening Shift

RiseMe; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is hiring a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support the daily operation of a patient care unit. You will perform receptionist and clerical duties, greet patients, route calls, and handle messages using the hospital information system.

The role emphasizes accurate records management, patient advocacy, and coordination with nursing staff. Strong typing, medical terminology, and professional communication are essential; BLS may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college coursework is preferred.
• BLS certification is listed among certifications.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, guests, and staff courteously and professionally.
• Routes calls and messages to appropriate departments and staff.
• Uses hospital information system to retrieve and process clinical information.
• Maintains unit logs, files, and bulletin boards; keeps materials organized.
• Supports patient room preparation and basic non-clinical tasks as needed.
• Performs receptionist/secretary duties to support daily unit operations.

Skills

Typing proficiency

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Unit Coordinator/Clerk program or related coursework

Tools

Hospital Information System

Fax/printing equipment

Job description

UTMB Health is hiring a Unit Coordinator/Clerk to support the daily operation of a patient care unit. You will perform receptionist and clerical duties, greet patients, route calls, and handle messages using the hospital information system.

The role emphasizes accurate records management, patient advocacy, and coordination with nursing staff. Strong typing, medical terminology, and professional communication are essential; BLS may be required.