Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department - Nights

Trinity Health Corp.; East Mount Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Relocation assistance

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. Mount Carmel Health System seeks a Unit Coordinator to provide essential administrative support in patient care units.

The role involves transcribing orders, organizing medical records, coordinating with nurses and managers, and handling patient communications to keep daily operations running smoothly. The candidate should have a high school diploma, healthcare exposure or knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with Microsoft tools; EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and transcribe orders accurately and timely to clinical colleagues.
• Assemble and maintain medical records with current information.
• Collaborate with unit charge nurse, manager, and patient placement to identify bed and unit needs.
• Answer phones and patient call lights promptly, relay messages as appropriate.
• Update patient accommodations and manage patient charge information.

Skills

Administrative communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

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.

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.