Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department - Nights

IHA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement match

PTO

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

DailyPay

Diversity groups

Referral rewards

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide essential administrative support for patient care teams during a 12-hour night shift. You will transcribe orders, assemble medical records, and collaborate with charge nurses to manage bed and unit needs while handling calls and patient charges efficiently.

Requirements include a high school diploma, healthcare terminology knowledge, and EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft-based PCs, phones, fax, printers; EMR experience preferred.
• Must complete MC Unit Coordinator Training upon hire/transfer.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and transcribe orders accurately for clinical colleagues.
• Assemble and maintain all medical records with current information.
• Coordinate bed and unit needs with the unit charge nurse, manager, or patient placement.
• Manage phones and patient call lights and relay messages.
• Update patient accommodation and enter/manage patient charge information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner/Epic EMR

Job description

Position Purpose

The Unit Coordinator provides administrative support for patient care providers, medical staff, patients, their significant others, blended and extended family members, and outside agencies. This detail-oriented professional keeps the day-to-day operations of our patient care units running efficiently so that our caregivers can do just that – care for our patients.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

What You Will Do

• Communicate and transcribe orders for appropriate clinical colleagues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assemble and maintain all medical records with current information.
• Collaborate with the unit charge nurse, manager, and/or patient placement to identify bed and unit needs.
• Promptly manage phones and patient call lights, relaying messages as appropriate.
• Keep patient accommodation updated as ordered; enter/manage patient charge information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Previous health care experience or demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Proficient in the use of administrative technology (Microsoft-based PCs, telephones, fax, printers) required; EMR (Cerner/Epic) experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete the MC Unit Coordinator Training Program upon hire/transfer.
• Independent working style with a strong attention to detail; Skilled at organizing and prioritizing a varied workload.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.