Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Operations

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and environmental duties under RN supervision. This 36-hour/week, day shift position includes every third weekend rotation and holiday coverage.

The role monitors patient charts, operates paging and tube systems, greets and assists with admissions and transfers, maintains supplies, and participates in emergency communications.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and technology skills required.
• Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging, pneumatic tube, and other devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed.
• Ensures unit areas and rooms meet regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications between Pharmacy and practitioners or storage areas.
• Initiates emergency communications and codes as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator or clerk course

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and environmental duties under RN supervision. This 36-hour/week, day shift position includes every third weekend rotation and holiday coverage.

The role monitors patient charts, operates paging and tube systems, greets and assists with admissions and transfers, maintains supplies, and participates in emergency communications.