Unit Clerk- Registration- Perinatal

at  Mount Carmel Health System

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Previous health care experience or demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Proficient in the use of administrative technology (Microsoft-based PCs, telephones, fax, printers) required; EMR (Cerner/Epic) experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete the MC Unit Coordinator Training Program upon hire/transfer.
• Independent working style with a strong attention to detail; Skilled at organizing and prioritizing a varied workload.

MINISTRY/FACILITY INFORMATION:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio’s largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Unit Coordinator provides administrative support for patient care providers, medical staff, patients, their significant others, blended and extended family members, and outside agencies. This detail-oriented professional keeps the day-to-day operations of our patient care units running efficiently so that our caregivers can do just that – care for our patients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Communicate and transcribe orders for appropriate clinical colleagues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assemble and maintain all medical records with current information.
• Collaborate with the unit charge nurse, manager, and/or patient placement to identify bed and unit needs.
• Promptly manage phones and patient call lights, relaying messages as appropriate.
• Keep patient accommodation updated as ordered; enter/manage patient charge information.
• All other duties as assigned.