Unit Coordinator — Patient Flow & Records Specialist

McLeod Health; Little River (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and records management on the unit. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, organizing charts, orders, admissions, and discharges, and communicating patient data to the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires High School/GED and the ability to handle confidential information while coordinating with nursing and medical staff. Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Experience in receptionist tasks is preferred.
• Familiarity with patient records procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties oriented to customers and patients.
• Organizes patient records: charts, orders, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Communicates patient data to interdisciplinary team members.
• Understands and ensures safe storage of medications and supplies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records and facility operations.
• Identifies problems, proposes solutions, and participates in their implementation as a team member.
• Answers and directs incoming calls; sorts and distributes mail and faxes.
• Assists in managing patient flow, bed coordination and discharge processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Patient records management

Communication

Confidentiality

Team coordination

Education

High School/Ged

Job description

McLeod Health is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and records management on the unit. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, organizing charts, orders, admissions, and discharges, and communicating patient data to the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires High School/GED and the ability to handle confidential information while coordinating with nursing and medical staff. Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure smooth operations.