Patient Services Coordinator - Health Unit

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to coordinate clerical activities and support patient services using clinical information systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, one year of healthcare or clerical experience, and Heartsaver CPR certification upon hire. NAHUC certification is preferred. You will transcribe orders, admit/discharge patients, prepare files, coordinate procedures, and serve as the unit's primary contact.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Ability to complete Health Unit Coordinator checklist within three months.
• Demonstrates patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and processes orders to support patient services.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients by managing charts and room assignments.
• Prepares patient files and updates electronic records accurately.
• Coordinates procedures by processing paperwork, X-rays and test data.
• Delivers supplies and coordinates requests to ensure timely care.
• Acts as unit contact for doctors, nurses, patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Patient interaction

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to coordinate clerical activities and support patient services using clinical information systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, one year of healthcare or clerical experience, and Heartsaver CPR certification upon hire. NAHUC certification is preferred. You will transcribe orders, admit/discharge patients, prepare files, coordinate procedures, and serve as the unit's primary contact.