Weekend Patient Care & Unit Coordinator

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator at Mary and Elizabeth - UMC. The role provides clerical support and direct patient care on the unit under licensed nursing personnel, with a focus on professional communication and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, maintaining medical records, chart setup and handover, documenting intake/output, vital signs, dignity in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Professional communication skills with patients, families, and staff
• Ability to transcribe physician orders accurately
• Maintain patient records with proper chart order and confidentiality
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and universal precautions

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes orders and messages accurately
• Maintains and organizes patient medical records and charts
• Sets up admission/discharge/transfer charts and updates per procedure
• Communicates physician orders to the nurse and routes information promptly
• Maintains unit data collection and documents vital signs, intake/output
• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks and hygiene
• Operates and maintains unit equipment safely and efficiently

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator at Mary and Elizabeth - UMC. The role provides clerical support and direct patient care on the unit under licensed nursing personnel, with a focus on professional communication and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, maintaining medical records, chart setup and handover, documenting intake/output, vital signs, dignity in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and assisting with