Unit Coordinator – Med​/Surg

Position:
Unit Coordinator SEIU

Department:
Med Surg
- Cardiac Telemetry 2A

Schedule:

24 Hours (3p-11p), Rotating Weekends

• Provides technical assistance to nursing staff and performs a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for unit operation.
• Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff; responds to questions appropriately and refers items to authorized staff.
• Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously; maintains positive communication with other departments; makes telephone calls to physicians, other departments (e.g., Information Systems), and informs physicians of admissions.
• Assists staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
• Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient privacy and confidentiality rights.
• Transcribes physician and nursing orders accurately, neat, and timely; places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.
• Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admissions as needed.
• Accurately enters orders into Epic.
• Fax medication orders to pharmacy; notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for clarification; records time called in margin of physician order sheet.
• Prepares chart for discharge and ensures chart completeness; compiles all discharge paperwork.
• Enters discharges into computer.
• Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as changes in patient conditions.
• Accurately files test results in a timely manner.
• Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.
• Increases knowledge and use of hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
• Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by nurse manager.
• Reports broken equipment, enters work orders into Epic, and calls outside vendors regarding special equipment.
• Begins work promptly and reports to and starts work on time.
• Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Maintains professional appearance in accordance with dress code.
• Asks appropriate questions within job description if an unfamiliar circumstance arises.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum one year of clerical experience.
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; computer skills required; knowledge of medical terminology required; preferred experience in an outpatient setting.

Range: $16.99 - $25.24 per hour.

Pay determination considers education, experience, and certifications directly related to position requirements. Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, 403(b) matching, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

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