Unit Specialist - Maternal Child; Nights

Unit Specialist - Maternal Child (Nights)

Job Category: Support

Requisition Number: UNITS
008839

• Posted :
  February 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

1320 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055, USA

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting‑edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life‑saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well‑being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

According to established policies and procedures, performs various clerical and record keeping tasks related to registration, scheduling, and maternity statistic reporting. Maintains patient charts in an accurate manner and maintains adequate unit supplies.

• Greets patients in a timely and courteous manner, presenting a positive, professional appearance and attitude and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
• Prepares demographic, medical and insurance information by direct interview of patients and/or families; enters all necessary information into computer records; prepares complete and accurate forms and other various materials for registration of all inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired through the performance of job duties.
• Maintains work area in a professional and efficient manner, keeping supplies and equipment in an orderly condition and submitting work orders when necessary.
• Ensures patient chart packets are prepared, and adequate forms and supplies are available in the nurse's station.
• Accurately schedules ambulatory follow-up appointments for patients.
• Ability to collect accurate information for birth certificate completion, maternity statistical information, and discharge planning.
• Practices acceptable universal precautions and isolation techniques.
• Accurately flag charts for required notification to providers and other staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that personal performance reflects the LMHS Mission, Vision, Standards of Behavior and Service Goals.

• Work requires a high school level of knowledge to be able to read, write, perform simple arithmetic calculations and deal effectively with people. Basic analytical ability is required to gather and interpret data in situations where the problems are not difficult or complex.
• Work requires familiarity with various forms, insurance requirements, medical terminology, Epic documentation and departmental procedures, generally acquired through six months experience. Ability to operate multi‑line phone systems, fax machine, copiers, and other office equipment.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external customers.
• Must have aptitude and ability to prioritize and organize work effectively, using discretion, initiative, and independent judgement to follow through with assignments.
• Work requires the ability to meet deadlines, accurately transcribe information and work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to maintain flexibility by accepting and adjusting to rapid change in a fast‑paced environment.
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