Health Unit Coordinator
About The Position
Where You’ll Work Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction. Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system. Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members. Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Health Unit Coordinator you will serve as the organizational heartbeat of our nursing station, expertly managing patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and vital medical record coordination to streamline daily hospital operations and enhance patient throughput. Every day you will greet patients and families warmly, answer call lights promptly, manage multi-line communications, process physician orders accurately, and ensure clinical units are fully stocked with the necessary supplies and equipment for seamless patient care. To be successful in this role, you will leverage exceptional customer service skills, acute attention to detail, and strong administrative expertise to support our nursing and medical staff while elevating the overall hospital experience for every patient.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- 1 year of related experience
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of related experience
Responsibilities
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining accurate census activity worksheets and medical records
- Coordinate interdepartmental communication, answer incoming telephone calls, and promptly direct patient call lights to the appropriate clinical staff
- Follow up on physician orders, document actions taken, and perform routine chart audits to drive quality and clinical compliance metrics
- Monitor unit needs, ensuring that equipment and supplies are readily available for examinations, treatments, and daily procedures
- Facilitate patient transportation, coordinate support services (such as translators and social workers), and assist with admission and discharge preparation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
