Patient Services Coordinator — Health Unit

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to support patient services by coordinating clerical tasks and maintaining accurate patient records. The role involves processing orders, assisting with admissions/discharges, and ensuring timely communication among doctors, nurses, patients and families.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of healthcare or related clerical experience and CPR certification per hire requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes, prioritizes, processes, and communicates all orders to support patient services.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients by creating charts and logging valuables to facilitate patient services.
• Prepares and updates hardcopy and computerized patient files to maintain accurate records.
• Coordinates procedures by processing paperwork, X-rays and test data for timely delivery of materials.
• Orders and transports medical supplies and requisitions, responding to routine requests.

Skills

Effective communication

Healthcare experience

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to support patient services by coordinating clerical tasks and maintaining accurate patient records. The role involves processing orders, assisting with admissions/discharges, and ensuring timely communication among doctors, nurses, patients and families.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of healthcare or related clerical experience and CPR certification per hire requirements.