Labor and Delivery Unit Coordinator

About This Role

This role provides administrative support in an inpatient unit, acting as a liaison between patients, visitors, and clinicians. It involves organizing priorities, managing confidential patient information, and coordinating day-to-day patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit
• Greet and interact with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner
• Receive, prioritize, organize and manage information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit
• Schedule consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments
• Enter accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers into the electronic medical record
• Contact ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies
• Track status and location of equipment and identifies and facilitates repairs
• Assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2-3 years administrative support experience
• Proficiency with office procedures and equipment (filing, copying, scanning, printing, faxing)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents
• Ability to use phone system
• Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills
• Ability to use standard office equipment
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2-3 years administrative support experience, OB, ED or ICU experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Associate's Degree Related Field of Study
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC)
• OB, ED or ICU experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits