Unit Coordinator
Nationwide Children's Hospital · Columbus, OH · 1 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
Overview
7a–7:30p, every other weekend ONLY. No weekday shifts.
Job Description Summary
Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.
Essential Functions
- Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
- Operates communication systems including but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other advanced communication technology devices.
- Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients as assigned.
- Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed. Ensures unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards.
- Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
- Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.
- Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergency situations and ensures the communication of all required information to the appropriate staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.
- Basic computer and technology skills required.
- Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.
- Previous health care experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume/Gases/Vapors, Lifting/Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting/Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Sitting
- Frequently: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting/Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting/Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel
- Continuously: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking