Weekend Unit Coordinator - Patient Care & Admin

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and clinical support tasks under RN direction. You will monitor patient charts, operate paging and pneumatic tube systems, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

CPR-certified candidates with basic computer skills are preferred. The role requires a High School Diploma and may prefer completion of a unit coordinator course; healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course is preferred.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for Health Care Provider) is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong computer and technology skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Operate communication systems including telephone, paging, and pneumatic tube.
• Assist with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Maintain unit and office supplies and stock as needed.
• Ensure unit areas meet regulatory standards.
• Serve as preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinate transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or storage.
• Initiate emergency communications (Code Blue, Medical Assist) as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator/clerk course (preferred)

CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider)

Tools

Pneumatic tube system

Telephone/paging system

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and clinical support tasks under RN direction. You will monitor patient charts, operate paging and pneumatic tube systems, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

CPR-certified candidates with basic computer skills are preferred. The role requires a High School Diploma and may prefer completion of a unit coordinator course; healthcare experience is a plus.