Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department - Nights

OH_MCHS Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Employer match 401(k) retirement

Relocation assistance

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide administrative support across patient care units. This full-time position supports clinicians, patients, and families by transcribing orders, maintaining medical records, coordinating bed needs, and managing communications.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, health care exposure or knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with Microsoft tools and EMR systems (Cerner/Epic).

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent working style

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft-based PCs

Telephones

EMR Cerner/Epic

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description: Unit Coordinator (UC) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.