Health Unit Coordinator ED
US-RI-Westerly
*YNHH External Careers
Req #: 78092
Type: Part Time Benefits Eligible
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Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The unit coordinator/secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities: 1. Essential Functions * 1.1 Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. . 2. Essential Functions ( continued) * 2.1 Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of patient records on assigned unit. 3. Staff/Self Development * 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model 4. Staff/Self Development (continued) * 4.1 Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members 5. Customer Service * 5.1 Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership. 6. Employee Collaboration and Teamwork * 6.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork. 7. Resource Utilization * 7.1 Reports to work on time prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests. 8. List core competency * 8.1 List duty/task determing competency Qualifications: EDUCATION High school graduate or equivalent preferred EXPERIENCE Experience in a professional setting with customer service responsibility preferred. LICENSURE Certification by NAHUC (Nat Assoc of Health Unit Coordinators) encouraged.