Unit Coordinator – Med/Surg 4A (24 Hours, Days)

Schedule: 24 Hours, Days, Every Other Weekend, Full Time, Benefit Eligible 

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 Med/Surg 4A Department. 

• Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.  

• Answers and makes telephone calls promptly and in a courteous manner, which could include physician consults, other departments for assistance, and informing physicians of admissions. Maintains positive communications with other departments.  

• 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. Accurately enters orders into Meditech. 

• Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.  

• Secures records from previous admission as needed.  

Required Knowledge & Skills:  

• Education: High School Diploma 

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience needed. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Working in an outpatient setting is preferred.  

• Software/Hardware: Meditech 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.