Staffing and Patient Coordinator

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont seeks a Staffing and Patient Coordinator to support resident care units with administrative, clerical, and staffing tasks. The role ensures nursing station efficiency and 24/7 coverage through scheduling and replacement of call-outs.

You will act as the main communication hub among administrators, nursing staff, residents, families, and providers, while managing documentation, information flow, and unit operations in line with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional coursework in healthcare administration, medical assisting, business administration, or clerical support preferred.
• Valid Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, communication, and staffing support for resident care units.
• Serve as a central point of communication between site administrator, director of nursing, nursing staff, residents, families, providers, and other departments.
• Maintain resident-related documentation and coordinate information flow.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional coursework in healthcare administration, medical assisting, business administration, or clerical support

Valid Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The staffing and patient coordinator is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, communication, and staffing support services for resident care units. This role ensures the efficient operation of the nursing station while coordinating staffing schedules to maintain appropriate coverage for nursing staff 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The incumbent serves as a central point of communication between the site administrator, director of nursing, nursing staff, residents, families, providers, and other departments. Responsibilities include maintaining resident-related documentation, coordinating information flow, managing staffing schedules, replacing call-outs, monitoring overtime, and supporting overall unit operations in accordance with Helen Porter policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional coursework in healthcare administration, medical assisting, business administration, or clerical support preferred.
• Valid Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous clerical, administrative, scheduling, or healthcare support experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, healthcare, or medical office settings preferred.