Clinical Unit Clerk​/Secretary​/Coord

Overview

Clinical Patient Services Coordinator/Scheduler LPN – Job Description

• Clinical Patient Care Coordination:
  Coordinate patient care activities, including scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and ensuring care practices comply with established standards.
• Communication Liaison:
  Act as a bridge between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate communication for comprehensive care delivery.
• Administrative Support:
  Assist with administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Quality Improvement:
  Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinical operations within the facility.

• Maintain inpatient charts in the approved chart form sequence while the chart is current.
• Medical records are updated daily as new information becomes available and updates are filed in the designated area of the chart.
• Promptly schedule both on-campus and off-campus appointments/diagnostic tests.
• Keeps a written log of patient appointments.
• Communicate with admissions for each off-campus appointment.
• Communicate discharges and cancelled appointments to admissions and receptionist.
• Obtain written prescriptions and referrals as required.
• Answer the telephone promptly, identify self and location.
• Receive information and take telephone messages in a pleasant, professional manner and channel important telephone calls to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Keep stationery supplies available to the department as needed.
• Oversee and participate in daily housekeeping of the nursing station.
• Assist in department coverage as assigned (Treatment Plan Updates).
• Provide clerical support including labeling files and charts, filing forms in patient charts, and general clerical duties.
• Maintain the daily department census sheet/board.
• Maintain order and safe storage of department forms and documents not part of the medical record.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Requirements:
• GA license
• Minimum 2 years experience as an LPN. Experience in an office setting and behavioral health preferred.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.