Unit Coordinator- Critical Care Unit

Unit Coordinator
- Critical Care Unit (32 Hours, 7a-3p)

Position: Unit Coordinator

Department: Critical Care Unit

Schedule: 32 Hours, 7a-3p, Weekend Rotations

Position Summary: Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit.

• Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
• Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls. a) Physician consults. b) Other departments for assistance (i.e. Information Systems). c) Inform physicians of admissions.
• Assists the 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’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat and timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.
• Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions. Secures records from previous admission as needed.
• Accurately enters orders into EMR system.
• Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for nurses to get clarification. Notes time called in margin of physician order sheet.
• Prepares chart for discharge and assures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paperwork. Enters discharges into computer.
• Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as changes in patients’ 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 and enters work orders into Epic; contacts outside vendors regarding special equipment.
• Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness. Maintains professional appearance in accordance with the dress code.
• Asks appropriate questions within job description if an unfamiliar circumstance arises. Performs work of equal skills, effort, and responsibility as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum one-year clerical experience required
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Compensation Range: $16.99- $25.24

Additional Details: This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. BMCHS considers a broad range of factors when determining offers, including education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. Benefits and total compensation include medical/dental/vision, retirement contributions, earned time, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

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/Disabled/Veterans

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