Unit Support Coordinator (USC), Day Shift, Med Surg

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare in Rockville, MD is hiring an experienced Unit Support Coordinator for our Med Surg Unit to support operations and patient care. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, have at least 1 year of hospital or clinic experience, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Proficiency with PC, Internet, and email, plus data entry experience for clinical systems, are important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year experience working in a hospital or doctor’s office.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in PC, Internet and email.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Training in data entry of clinical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports departmental operations by providing effective and timely communication, maintaining a clean, safe and orderly work environment, maintaining data and related records.
• Perform clerical and other support services as directed.
• Process physician orders, communications, and other general duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Medical terminology basics

PC/Internet/Email proficiency

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Clinical data entry systems

PC

Internet

Email

Job description

Overview

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Unit Support Coordinator for our Med Surg Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Supports departmental operations by providing effective and timely communication, maintaining a clean, safe and orderly work environment, maintaining data and related records.
• Perform clerical and other support services as directed.
• Process physician orders, communications, and other general duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED.
• At least 1 year experience working in a hospital or doctor’s office.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in PC, Internet and email.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Training in data entry of clinical systems preferred.

Work Schedule

Employment type: Full‑time.

Hours per week: 36.

Shift type: Day. Weekend rotation required. Holiday requirements: Follow company holiday calendar.

Pay and Classification

Pay range: $18.80–$24.18 per hour.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as United States of America (Non‑Exempt).

Health and Safety

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tobacco and Drug Policy

Tobacco use is a recognized preventable cause of death and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Marijuana is not accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test. Applicants who test positive will have their offers withdrawn. Those who test positive may reapply in 90 days if they can attest to no nicotine use in the past ninety days and pass follow‑up testing.