Patient Information & Care Coordinator

Maimonides Medical Center Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, seeks an administrative helper to provide clerical support in patient care areas. Under unit supervision, you will verify demographics, file medical records, and assist staff with communications and scheduling.

Responsibilities include data entry, chart assembly, appointment scheduling, and basic patient support. Excellent communication and accuracy are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• 1 year of administrative or financial experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Typing 25 wpm (tested); basic familiarity with medical terminology; good oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Verifies demographic and patient insurance information at admission and updates during hospital stay.
• Assembles, analyzes and maintains medical records through admission, transfer and discharge.
• Communicates information to staff, patients and families.
• Performs receptionist duties for the patient unit.
• Enters patient data into computer systems and transmits reports per hospital policy.
• Maintains inventory of unit supplies and equipment; reorders to maintain par levels.
• Schedules patient appointments and prepares requests for procedures/tests.
• Coordinates patient transportation and discharge/ transfer arrangements.
• Answers calls courteously; routes messages accurately.
• Assembles patient charts and ensures required forms are present.
• Transcribes lab work from orders onto requisition forms.
• Maintains patient identification accuracy (ID bracelets, name checks).
• Receives ordered items; checks against requisition and stores items promptly.
• Sorts mail and performs routine unit duties.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, seeks an administrative helper to provide clerical support in patient care areas. Under unit supervision, you will verify demographics, file medical records, and assist staff with communications and scheduling.

Responsibilities include data entry, chart assembly, appointment scheduling, and basic patient support. Excellent communication and accuracy are essential for success in this role.