Unit Coordinator- Geri/Psych (Per Diem)
Unit Coordinator- Geri/Psych (Per Diem)
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Job Description
Position: Unit Coordinator
Department: Geri/Psych
Schedule: Per Diem
Position Summary:
Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and performing a variety of computer clerical scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of a 16-bed geriatric psychiatric care unit. Supports clinical staff with 15-min checks/continuous ligature rounds when possible
Responsibilities:
- 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 communication with other departments.
- Makes calls and places consults in Meditech as directed by physicians or the licensed practitioner.
- Assists staff by running errands delivering specimens and paperwork as needed.
- Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports admission data and messages.
- Demonstrates awareness of DMH Patient Rights Criteria.
- Assembles labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
- Secures records from previous admission as needed.
Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience required.
- Computer skills required.
- Knowledge of medical-psychiatric terminology preferred.
- Certification/Licensure:
- BLS Certification required by DMH or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Must have CPR certification.
- Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire
- Hardware/Software: Meditech
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
