Patient Services & Health Unit Coordinator

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a clerical support role to coordinate non-clinical tasks under licensed nursing personnel. Responsibilities include transcription of doctor orders, maintaining the patient chart, and facilitating patient flow with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position emphasizes strong communication, accuracy in documentation, and the ability to manage supplies and educational activities. Prior health-care customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately to perform job duties.
• One year experience in business office or related health care field preferred; customer service or public relation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow using admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Medical terminology (preferred)

Education

Associate degree in business related curriculum

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a clerical support role to coordinate non-clinical tasks under licensed nursing personnel. Responsibilities include transcription of doctor orders, maintaining the patient chart, and facilitating patient flow with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position emphasizes strong communication, accuracy in documentation, and the ability to manage supplies and educational activities. Prior health-care customer service experience is a plus.