Unit Coordinator-Infectious Disease (C05B)

				Overview:

Part-time, 36 hours per week, night shift.

Students must be able to work as scheduled for at least one year, no exceptions.

Starting pay:$19.00/hr + based on experience, $1.75 night shift differential in addition to base pay rate.

Non-exempt, benefits and overtime eligible.

The Unit Coordinator is responsible for performing secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN. Assists with admission, greeting, registration, transfer, and discharge of patients. Assist with transporting patients as directed for all discharges.

Responsibilities:

* Prepares and maintains the patients' medical records.
* Performs monitoring of patient charts for required signatures, (general consents, advanced directives, and other related documents), and secures signatures as appropriate.
* Operates communication systems including; but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube and multi-function devices i.e. fax/printer/ copier/scanner.
* Coordinates unit communications and the processes related to secretarial and environmental activities on the unit.
* Maintains unit supply of computer down-time forms and implement the down time procedure for the staff.
* Cleans, orders and stocks clerical, educational and clinical supplies.
* Monitors and maintains unit as required by regulatory agencies and document appropriately.
* Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
* In emergency situations, initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and providing all required information confirm with staff call was placed.
* Responsible for the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners at their discretion or from tube system to secured medication storage room.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High School graduate or equivalent.
* Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator/clerk course or demonstration of equivalent competence.

Certifications:

* Current CPR (Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider) required upon hire.

Skills:

* Computer skills required.
* Ability to navigate most current technology systems.
* Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience:

* Previous health care experience preferred.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
			

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