Pediatric Unit Care Coordinator

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

UC Davis Health’s Pediatric Unit on Davis 7 at UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento seeks a patient-focused unit clerk to perform reception and clerical duties, coordinate patient care with other departments, answer call lights, arrange transport, stock supplies, and manage admissions, transfers and discharges.

This on-site role involves 90% time, supports a family-centered care approach in a 36-bed pediatric unit, and offers benefits and a stable work environment within UC Davis Health.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; recent experience in a similar setting.
• Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.
• Commitment to patient care and relationship-based practices.
• Accountability and professionalism.
• Support performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of technology related to patient privacy (HIPAA).
• Ability to support unit leadership with additional tasks.
• Ability to stay organized and complete duties.
• Ability to anticipate unit needs and follow through independently.
• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: handle front-line interactions and inquiries.
• Unit Communication: relay information across staff and departments.
• EMR and Computer: manage electronic medical records and related tasks.
• Performance Improvement: assist with compliance and quality initiatives.
• Medical Records: assist with charting and record-keeping.
• Unit Environment: maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
• Unit Efficiency: support staffing and workflow optimization.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Medical terminology

Professionalism

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

UC Davis Health’s Pediatric Unit on Davis 7 at UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento seeks a patient-focused unit clerk to perform reception and clerical duties, coordinate patient care with other departments, answer call lights, arrange transport, stock supplies, and manage admissions, transfers and discharges.

This on-site role involves 90% time, supports a family-centered care approach in a 36-bed pediatric unit, and offers benefits and a stable work environment within UC Davis Health.