Unit Coordinator- Geri/Psych (24 Hours, 3p-11:30p)

Position: Unit Coordinator SEIU   

Department: Geri Psych

Schedule: 24 Hours, 3p-11:30p, Rotating Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall clerical functions of the nursing station/front desk. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, the Unit Coordinator participates in delivery of patient care by providing a variety of clerical, customer relations, and support services to patients, their families/visitors, and healthcare team members.

• Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.

• Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls. a) Physician consults. b) Other departments for assistance (i.e. Information Systems). c) Inform physicians of admissions.

• Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.

• Keeps nurses informed of in coming reports, new orders and other messages.

• Demonstrate awareness of patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

• Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat and timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.

• Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.

• Secures records from previous admission as needed.

• Accurately enters orders into EMR system.

• Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for nurses to get clarification. Notes time called in margin of physician order sheet.

• Prepares chart for discharge and assures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paper work.

• Enters discharges into computer.

• Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as, change in patients conditions.

• Accurately files test results in a timely manner.

• Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.

• Increases knowledge and use of hospital computer system as new programs are developed.

• Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by nurse manager.

• Reports broken equipment enters work orders into Meditech and calls outside vendors regarding special equipment.

• Reports to and begins work promptly.

• Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.

• Appearance is professional in accordance with the dress code.

• Asks appropriate questions within job description, if an unfamiliar circumstance

• Performs work of equal skills, effort, and responsibility as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Minimum one-year working of clerical experience

• Knowledge & Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.

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