Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Operations

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Unit Coordinator to organize nursing unit activities and support efficient operations. You will manage admissions, discharges, transfers, and documentation while coordinating communications among physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.

The role requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency with office equipment, and familiarity with electronic records systems.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office equipment (phones, fax, scanners) required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Working knowledge of computers required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing unit activities to support efficient function and patient experience.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers and unit changes using electronic tracking/EMR.
• Manage intake and outbound documents and handle communications.
• Answer patient call lights/requests and route to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate unit inventory, orders, stocking, and budget considerations.
• Facilitate unit communication among visitors, staff, physicians, and patients.

Skills

Office equipment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Computers

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Project Search Graduate

Job description

North Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Unit Coordinator to organize nursing unit activities and support efficient operations. You will manage admissions, discharges, transfers, and documentation while coordinating communications among physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.

The role requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency with office equipment, and familiarity with electronic records systems.