Ward Coordinator

Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College

Karachi , Pakistan

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This role involves managing and coordinating patient movement within the hospital, ensuring smooth transitions between wards, operating theaters, and other clinical areas. The position requires close collaboration with medical staff, patients, and their attendants to facilitate admissions, discharges, and surgical procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring patient confidentiality. The individual will also oversee billing coordination and inventory management to support efficient ward operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate patient transfers between wards, operating theaters, and other clinical departments, ensuring timely and safe movement. Facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and surgical procedures by completing all necessary documentation and obtaining required clearances. Liaise effectively with surgeons, consultants, patients, attendants, and relevant departments to address patient care and discharge needs. Respond promptly to queries from patients and their attendants, providing clear and accurate information. Maintain comprehensive and confidential patient files, medical records, correspondence, and other documentation. Oversee the discharge process, ensuring patients and attendants receive all necessary discharge documents. Monitor patient billing status and collaborate with Billing and Recovery teams to resolve outstanding dues and related issues. Manage ward inventory, ensuring the availability of essential supplies at all times.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Preferably 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare or hospital coordination role. Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with medical staff, patients, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
While not explicitly stated, candidates with prior experience in hospital administration or patient coordination will be preferred. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing directly to patient care and hospital efficiency.

This position is ideal for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.