Trauma Health Unit Coordinator — Weekend Night Shift

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a Weekend Night Shift Health Unit Coordinator to support patient services at the Main Hospital building. This full-time role runs Friday to Sunday, 7pm–7am, handling orders, patient admissions, charting, and communications with doctors, nurses, patients, and families to keep operations smooth.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, at least one year in healthcare or clerical work, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of healthcare experience OR 1 year of related clerical experience.
• Must obtain Heartsaver CPR certification upon hire; current incumbents must obtain by 2025-03-01.
• SAMA certification levels 1-4 must be obtained within 30 days of hire for specified cost centers; NAHUC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes, prioritizes, processes, and communicates orders to support patient services.
• Admits, transfers and discharges patients by creating charts and logging valuables.
• Prepares and processes hardcopy and computerized patient files; updates information.
• Coordinates procedures by processing legal paperwork, X-rays and test data; arranges follow-up appointments.
• Orders and delivers medical/non-medical supplies; responds to routine requests.
• Acts as primary unit contact and provides information to doctors, nurses, patients and families.
• Monitors environment of care and maintains unit areas; ensures privacy and cleanliness.
• Assists with safety monitors and baby watch in WISH units.
• Assists in charge entry or charge audits; supports accurate billing.
• Serves as patient advocate by attending to comfort needs and communicating with nurses.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a Weekend Night Shift Health Unit Coordinator to support patient services at the Main Hospital building. This full-time role runs Friday to Sunday, 7pm–7am, handling orders, patient admissions, charting, and communications with doctors, nurses, patients, and families to keep operations smooth.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, at least one year in healthcare or clerical work, and relevant certifications.