Unit Coordinator- Geri/Psych (32 Hours, 7a-3:30p)

Position: Unit Coordinator

Department: Geri-Psych

Schedule: 32 Hours, 7a-3:30p, Every Other Weekend

Position Summary:

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of a 16-bed geriatric psychiatric care unit. Supports clinical staff with 15-min checks/continuous ligature rounds when possible.

Responsibilities:

• 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 communication with other departments.
• Makes calls and places consults in Meditech as directed by physicians or the licensed practitioner.
• Assists staff by running errands, delivering specimens, and paperwork as needed.
• Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, admission data, and messages.
• Demonstrates awareness of DMH Patient Rights Criteria.
• Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admission as needed.

Requirements: 

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience required.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Knowledge of medical-psychiatric terminology preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:
  • BLS Certification required by DMH or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Must have CPR certification.
  • Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire
• Hardware/Software: Meditech
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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