Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit Clerk & Admin Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Unit Service Coordinator to support the patient care unit by handling clerical, administrative, and billing tasks for the Juvenile Justice Center Medical Services. The USC reports to the unit manager, nursing supervisor, or charge nurse and acts as the central communications hub within the patient care area.

Responsibilities include assisting with confidential duties for department leaders, ensuring efficient operations, and fostering strong

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills for diverse patients and staff.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately.
• Must prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Ability to perform job duties as described in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide USC support in general office activities, relieving clinical staff of clerical and billing tasks.
• Assist in maintaining efficient operation and confidentiality for the head of department and medical director.
• Serve as the focal communications source within the patient care unit and perform administrative functions to support patient care outcomes.
• Assist patient care team members in meeting patient needs and promote a respectful, culturally sensitive environment.

Skills

Busy environment

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn

English communication

Basic arithmetic

Task prioritization

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Healthcare experience

Database/data entry

Medical terminology

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Unit Service Coordinator to support the patient care unit by handling clerical, administrative, and billing tasks for the Juvenile Justice Center Medical Services. The USC reports to the unit manager, nursing supervisor, or charge nurse and acts as the central communications hub within the patient care area.

Responsibilities include assisting with confidential duties for department leaders, ensuring efficient operations, and fostering strong