UNIT COORDINATOR/PAC
Core
Coordinates nursing staff, patients, physicians, and visitors within the Obstetrics Birthing Unit; handles patient registration, admission/discharge/transfer, and general receptionist/clerical duties.
Role type
Unit Coordinator / Patient Access Coordinator
Builds
Efficient functioning of the nursing unit and patient flow
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics
Required skills
Patient registration, admission/discharge processing, data entry, customer service, phone etiquette, supply ordering, shift handoff coordination, compliance with hospital policies, EMR system usage
Preferred skills
Associate's Degree in Business, 3+ years in business operations or office management, word processing, spreadsheet software, electronic medical record systems
Technologies
Epic, EMR systems, word processing, spreadsheet software
Responsibilities
Register incoming patients and verify demographic/insurance info; process admissions, discharges, and patient transfers; collect co-payments; maintain unit supplies; act as resource for nursing staff and clinicians; serve as preceptor for new employees; ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level