SAH Health Unit Coordinator
Brown University Health · Fall River, MA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$17.77–$25.88/hrPart-time
SUMMARY
Cross-trained in the role of Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant based on the needs of the department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assembles and labels charts for incoming patients
- Transcribes physicians orders in an accurate, neat, and timely manner
- Notifies Patient Care Manager of any lack of information on orders
- Accurately enters all orders from Lab, X-Ray, etc. into computer
- Assures that each order on physician's order sheet and kardexes have corresponding number from computer
- Secures records from previous admission as necessary
- Prepares chart for transfer and secures photocopies as needed
- Prepares chart for discharge and assures that chart is complete
- Notifies Patient Care Manager of any lack of documentation at time of discharge
- Enters discharge into the computer when patient has left unit
- Lists all new admissions, diets, changes, or discharges on kardexes and enters necessary information into computer
- Returns to Pharmacy all medications that RN has removed from cassette at discharge
- On a daily basis, checks medication supplies, obtains necessary meds from Pharmacy and supplies from CSR
- Notifies appropriate physicians of any consultations, discharges, transfers, or expirations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of one year working in a hospital setting preferred; or a student nurse who has completed two years of nursing school
- Medical secretary experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Bilingual a plus
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or GED
PAY RANGE
- $17.77-$25.88
LOCATION
- Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
WORK TYPE
- 3p-11:30p; Every other Weekend/Holiday
WORK SHIFT
- Evening
DRIVING REQUIRED
- No
UNION
- 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East