Coordinator- Unit

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Mississippi

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Unit Coordinator to organize nursing unit activities, support admissions/discharges, and manage clerical tasks. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and collaboration with physicians, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, managing communications, inventory control, and ensuring a safe, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and communication abilities are required.
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nursing unit activities to support efficient operation.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers and changes in the unit using the EHR.
Manage intake and outbound documents and handle communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic medical records

Office equipment

Job description

We 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-Thursday 0800-1200 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.