Unit Coordinator 24 hr/Eves - 5 East

Job Summary

Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, serving as the liaison between patients, visitors, and clinicians. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time, and manage confidential patient information. Responsible for partnering with nursing to coordinate the day-to-day patient flow, including communication to key players regarding patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. Also expected to provide outstanding services for every customer interaction.

Essential Functions

• Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
• GGreets and interacts with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes, and manages information at the central nursing station and throughout the unit.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
• Enters accurate, timely information into the electronic medical record for admissions, discharges, and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• May assist the manager with payroll duties, staff scheduling, or supervision of unit secretaries.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree related field of study preferred.
• Experience: Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.

Additional Job Details

• Physical Requirements: Standing Occasionally (3-33%), Walking Occasionally (3-33%), Sitting Constantly (67-100%), Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%), Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%), Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Occasionally (3-33%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%), Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street, Scheduled Weekly Hours 24, Employee Type Regular, Work Shift Evening (United States of America).
• Pay Range: $17.71 - $25.28/Hourly, Grade 3.