Unit Coordinator
Unit Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services close to home within this community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Under the direction of the Medical Floor Director the Unit Coordinator functions as a receptionist medical secretary and communication clerk. The Unit Coordinator is responsible for all clerical duties of the medical staff and patients as well as communication to and from the Unit.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Acts as a receptionist for the unit. Acts as a communication liaison by greeting new admissions greeting and directing visitors dispensing information as directed.
- Proficient in computer skills specific to the department and operation of equipment in the department including FAX telephone and photocopier.
- Accurately transcribes physician orders. Accurately orders labs diets and tests for all patients on the unit.
- Collaborates with the nursing team to expedite the admission transfer and discharge of patients.
- Answers the patient call system graciously and expediently directs the nursing team to assist as needed in a timely manner.
- Must meet competences as noted on the skills checklist within 90 days of employment.
- Accountable for obtaining information regarding department hospital and committee communication.
- Notifies the switchboard and other appropriate personnel in case of fire disaster or code situations.
- Greets patients visitors employees and physicians courteously and determines their needs in a helpful proactive manner.
- Initiates maintains and breaks down medical chart records for all patients on the unit.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training
Must be able to independently organize work and prioritize tasks. Skilled in office procedure and the ability to communicate well with others and treat information and people in a professional and confidential manner. Able to work in a distracting environment adapting to frequent interruptions while maintaining efficiency a calm demeanor and a pleasant approach. Computer proficiency and skilled in keyboarding and a basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
