ICU Health Unit Coordinator: Care & Documentation

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a dedicated unit-based associate to coordinate patient care activities, transcribe physician orders, and ensure accurate documentation across the unit. This role requires attention to detail, strong computer skills, and clear communication with nurses and physicians.

You will prioritize tasks, schedule tests, maintain records, and support interdepartmental transfers and discharges while upholding the organization’s patient-centered values and standards of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or Equivalent.
• Related Work Experience A Plus. Must Have Basic Knowledge Of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology And An Understanding Of Medications.
• Must Possess Good Computer Skills And Excellent Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits Ability To Prioritize Activities.
• Assists Others In Obtaining And Sharing Pertinent Information. Notifies Appropriate RN Or Department Of Stat Orders. Coordinates Desk Communication Activities During A Code Or Other Emergency Situation.
• Knows Protocol Requirements And Sequences For Lab Tests, Radiology Procedures, The O. R. And Their Checklist Which Includes Consent Forms. Serves As A Resource To Unit Staff Regarding Protocol Requirements And Sequencing For Lab Tests And X-Ray Procedures.
• Accurately Transcribes Physician?S Orders Into Computer, On Kardex Or Manually On Requisition.
• Schedules Patients For Special Tests With Appropriate Departments And Relays Pertinent Information.
• Maintains Patient Medical Records By Accurately Dating And Recording Tpr Sheets, Recording 24 Hour Intake And Output On Graphic Sheet As Requested, Stocking And Thinning Charts, Preparing Intake And Output Sheets, Organizing Discharge Patient Records.
• Coordinates All Documentation Necessary For Interdepartmental Transfers And Discharges To Other Facilities. Checks Pre-Op Charts For Completion Of Consent Forms, Tests, Etc. And Notifies Rn Of Missing Information As Able. Changes Charts For Pending Surgery Or Diagnostic Tests.
• Orders Unit Supplies From Central Service Or Stockroom As Needed And Enters Appropriate Charges.
• Maintains And Communicates Accurate Census Count Of The Unit.
• Assists In Data Collection, Qa And Statistical Tracking Of Unit Activities. Maintains Appropriate Logbooks.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a dedicated unit-based associate to coordinate patient care activities, transcribe physician orders, and ensure accurate documentation across the unit. This role requires attention to detail, strong computer skills, and clear communication with nurses and physicians.

You will prioritize tasks, schedule tests, maintain records, and support interdepartmental transfers and discharges while upholding the organization’s patient-centered values and standards of care.