Unit Operations Coordinator - Spinal Cord Injury Rehab

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient care unit secretary to perform clerical functions and facilitate information flow between medical staff and departments. This role focuses on maximizing unit efficiency and providing administrative support within the department.

The position does not involve direct patient care. Responsibilities include communication with staff, scheduling, supply management, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical office experience or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS) card preferred or obtainable within one month of hire.
• Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Orders, stocks and maintains clerical and patient supplies.
• Coordinates with department leadership for maintenance of department forms.
• May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
• Maintains and updates unit activity boards and patient records as needed.
• Assists in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
• May schedule patient appointments.
• Admits, discharges, and transfers function per unit standard.

Skills

Clinical office experience

Effective communication

Multiline phone system

Customer service

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient care unit secretary to perform clerical functions and facilitate information flow between medical staff and departments. This role focuses on maximizing unit efficiency and providing administrative support within the department.

The position does not involve direct patient care. Responsibilities include communication with staff, scheduling, supply management, and maintaining patient records.