COORDINATOR- UNIT

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Unit Coordinator to organize nursing unit activities and support efficient operations. You will manage admissions, discharges, transfers, and documentation while coordinating communications among physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.

The role requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency with office equipment, and familiarity with electronic records systems.

Formación

• Working knowledge of office equipment (phones, fax, scanners) required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Working knowledge of computers required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate nursing unit activities to support efficient function and patient experience.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers and unit changes using electronic tracking/EMR.
• Manage intake and outbound documents and handle communications.
• Answer patient call lights/requests and route to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate unit inventory, orders, stocking, and budget considerations.
• Facilitate unit communication among visitors, staff, physicians, and patients.

Conocimientos

Office equipment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Computers

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma

GED

Project Search Graduate

Descripción del empleo

COORDINATOR- UNIT### COORDINATOR- UNITApply: North Mississippi Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR100912We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**16107190 Pre Admission Testing**Work Shift:**0800-1630 Monday-Thursday0800-1200 Friday**Job Description:**The Unit Coordinator at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for coordinating nursing unit activities to support effective and efficient function and positive patient experience. This role engages strong organizational and communication skills to complete clerical and administrative duties, support inventory and document management, maintain accurate records, and facilitate information and communication across a range of stakeholder groups such as physicians, patients, and visitors to promote overall smooth and effective operational function.***JOB FUNCTIONS*** **Coordination**: • Coordinates the activities of the nursing unit effectively and efficiently. • Assists with all admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit utilizing the electronic patient tracking system and electronic medical record. **Clerical**: • Performs a variety of office, secretarial and other related duties both within and in support of assigned unit. • Manages all intake and outbound documents. • Handles incoming and outgoing communications. • Answer patients’ call lights/requests effectively and efficiently and reports requests to appropriate personnel. **Inventory Control:** • Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost efficient manner. • Participates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation. • Assists with keeping unit within its budget restraints. **Communication:** • Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriate. • Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s). • Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit. **Customer Service:** • Welcomes visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff. • Answers telephone and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member. • Presents as polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person. • Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team. **Reporting/Recordkeeping:** • Facilitates effective communication between disciplines by providing organized medical records. • Assures timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data. • Maintains unit-specific records/reports (i.e. unit log books, staffing sheets, etc.) as assigned. **Regulation:** • Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization. • Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues. • Maintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients. ***Knowledge Skills and Abilities*** • Working knowledge of office equipment (i.e. telephones, fax machines, scanners, etc.); required • Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal); required • Knowledge of medical terminology; preferred • Excellent interpersonal skills; required • Working knowledge of computers; required • Must anticipate resources needed and prioritize work assignments • Must have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple interruptions while performing duties • Must initiate and follow through with work assignments, self-motivated • Must have frequent interactions with patients, family members, nurses, physicians, visitors, and other staff members. • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills • Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public. • Must have excellent customer service skills, both in person and by phone ***Physical Demands*** A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • **Standing**. Constantly • **Walking**. Frequently • **Sitting**. Rarely • **Lifting/Carrying**. Frequently 50 lbs • **Pushing/Pulling**. Frequently • **Climbing**. Occasionally • **Balancing**. Occasionally • **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending.** Frequently • **Reaching/Over Head Work**. Frequently • **Grasping**. Frequently • **Speaking**. Occasionally • **Hearing**. Constantly • **Repetitive Motions**. Constantly • **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination**. Frequently**Salary Range:**$15.07-$18.84## **Education:**High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Nursing | Required**Certifications:**CPR- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPRNorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.