HEALTH CARE UNIT COORDINATOR
HEALTHCARE
Sometimes called medical secretaries, health care unit coordinators support the medical staff at a healthcare facility. A heath care unit coordinator helps to keep the facility organized and coordinates communication between patients and medical staff.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Health Care Unit Coordinator are trained in the following subject areas:
- Learn how to communicate with health care facility staff members, patients, and other health care customers;
- Maintain patient charts and forms
- Handle incoming calls and other organizational duties
- Organize unit supplies
- File forms and reports
- Support other duties to maintain daily work operations
- Document and follow doctors’ and nurses’ orders
- Request support services as needed
- Communicate facility policies to patients, visitors, and staff
- Understand medical symbols, abbreviations, terminology, and medication orders
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Have strong math and reading skills.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a program in the Healthcare training program can earn nationally recognized credentials from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and a state-issued credential/license.
Health Care Unit Coordinator Numbers to Know
$25K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Ability to multitask
Attention to detail
Dependability
Integrity
Leadership skills
