Unit Coordinator - Patient Care & Admin Support (LTC)

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility; South Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Medical/ Dental/Retirement Plans

Team Like Atmosphere

Job summary

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility seeks a dedicated Unit Coordinator to ensure high-quality patient care for residents. The role runs 7am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay ranging from $18.00-$22.00 per hour.

Benefits include competitive pay, generous PTO, medical/dental/retirement plans, and a team-like atmosphere. The Unit Coordinator provides administrative and clerical support, maintains records, facilitates communication among staff, and ensures smooth day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, healthcare admin cert is a plus.
• Experience in clerical or administrative role in healthcare.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and EHR systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient records with accuracy.
• Input and retrieve patient information in EHR systems.
• Compile medical charts, admissions and discharges.
• Serve as liaison between nursing staff, physicians and others.
• Relay messages and direct inquiries to the right staff.
• Assist in scheduling patient appointments and transfers.
• Monitor unit supplies and place orders as needed.
• Greet patients and families, provide information and directions.
• Input patient demographics, insurance details, and billing codes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with basic computer apps

Familiarity with medical terminology

Familiarity with EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare administration certification (a plus)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility seeks a dedicated Unit Coordinator to ensure high-quality patient care for residents. The role runs 7am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay ranging from $18.00-$22.00 per hour.

Benefits include competitive pay, generous PTO, medical/dental/retirement plans, and a team-like atmosphere. The Unit Coordinator provides administrative and clerical support, maintains records, facilitates communication among staff, and ensures smooth day-to-day operations