Coordinator-Health Unit II LPN

Genesis HealthCare; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare in Wayne, PA seeks a Health Unit Coordinator-LPN to support nursing staff and streamline transcription of orders from admission to discharge. Under supervision of Unit Manager, you will coordinate care, liaise with Pharmacy staff, schedule and track appointments, and help implement the Pharmacy Program within the nursing center.

Qualified candidates are LPN licensed, with strong medical terminology knowledge, experience in medical order transcription, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience or formal education in medical order transcription.
• Understanding of drug flow from admission to discharge.
• Knowledge of medications and why they are used.
• Proficient with computers and applications (e.g., Excel, Pharmacy system).

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process authorized health practitioner orders under supervision.
• Communicate, coordinate and implement Pharmacy Program in the nursing center.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, Director of Nursing and staff to meet Pharmacy Program objectives.
• Liaise with Pharmacy staff on behalf of the nursing center.
• Support scheduling, tracking and maintenance of healthcare provider appointments from admission through discharge.
• Greet patients/residents, physicians, visitors and staff and orient them to unit policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmacology

Drug flow process

Computer skills

Excel

Pharmacy system

Education

LPN license

Tools

Pharmacy system

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Health Unit Coordinator-LPN supports the nursing staff with the goal to optimize the professional care services provided to our patients/residents. Under the direction of Unit Manager, Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing, the Health Unit Coordinator-LPN performs administrative support activities required for proper transcription of medication and treatment orders and documenting and coordinating care from patient admission through discharge.

• Fully transcribe and process authorized health practitioner orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Communicate, coordinate and implement our Company's Pharmacy Program in the nursing center.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing and staff to ensure Pharmacy Program objectives are met.
• Liaise when necessary directly with Pharmacy staff on behalf of the nursing center.
• Support nursing and social services in the scheduling, tracking and maintenance of internal and external healthcare provider appointments from admission through discharge.
• Greet patients/residents, physicians, visitors and staff, and acclimate them to the unit including nursing center policies.

Qualifications

• LPN required.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Advanced Knowledge/experience on the job or through formal education in medical order transcription is required.
• Must understand drug flow process from Admission through Discharge.
• Advanced understanding of medications and why certain drugs are used is required.
• Must be proficient using a computer and various applications, e.g. Excel, Pharmacy system

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.