Unit Coordinator-Nights-H9A

About the Role

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.
• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.
• Basic computer and technology skills required.
• Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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