Inpatient Coordinator - Psychiatric Unit

Northern Light Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, ME is seeking an Inpatient Coordinator for the Psychiatric Unit. This full-time role schedules 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, 36 hours per week, with a sign-on bonus.

You will perform secretarial duties with medical terminology, coordinate unit activities, ensure patient transport safety, and support patient charts and communications according to NLH policies. Requires high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; 0 years experience required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required prior to independently caring for patients and kept current.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned unit activities.
• Follow up on LIP orders where applicable.
• Coordinate safe transport of patients and items as directed.
• Maintain a safe environment per NLH policies; report hazards.
• May perform other duties on request.

Education

BLS certification

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Inpatient Coordinator - Psychiatric Unit - 90669

Northern Light Acadia Hospital |US:ME:Bangor | Behavioral Health/Social Services | Full Time

Salary range- 18.50-22.10 USD

Description

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME

Department:Psychiatric Unit

Position is located: Acadia

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Hours Per Week: 36.00

***Sign On Bonus Available***

Summary:

Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, prepare patient billing, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates assigned unit activities.
• When applicable follows up on LIP orders
• Coordinates the safe transport of patients and other items as directed
• Accepts responsibility for further developing professional learning needs.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; report and directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
• May perform other duties upon request.

Other Information:

Education and Experience

• BLS certification is to be obtained prior to independently caring for patients and is to be kept current in organizations under 200 beds.
• High school diploma or GED is required
• 0 years' experience required.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.

We are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.

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Bangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and Ped

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.