NICU Unit Coordinator: Supply, Purchasing & Admin

Cayuga Health System; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY is seeking a Unit Coordinator for the NICU. You will coordinate unit activities, manage supplies, and initiate charges for new patient care items under the direction of the department director.

Responsibilities include maintaining purchasing records, coordinating repairs with vendors and engineering, and organizing in-services and room scheduling. Strong medical terminology and accounting basics are required along with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent experience
• AAS in Secreterial Science
• Medical Terminology experience
• Basic accounting skills

Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate par levels of supplies and special order items, with the assistance of unit staff in order to maintain optimal unit efficiency.
• Initiates charges for new patient care items and procedures.
• Develops charges in collaboration with the finance department and monitors appropriateness and accuracy of patient charges.
• Researches suppliers and vendors as indicated to maintain quality of care while negotiating prices to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Coordinates and maintains an accurate record of purchasing for the unit.
• Coordinates repairs and replacement needs for the unit with manufacturers, vendor representatives, clinical engineering and facility engineering.
• Arranges for in servicing for new procedures and equipment in collaboration with unit director/staff development coordinator/clinical nurse specialist.
• Coordinates room availability for meeting and in-services for the unit.

Skills

Medical Terminology experience

Basic accounting skills

High school diploma

Education

AAS in Secreterial Science

Job description

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY is seeking a Unit Coordinator for the NICU. You will coordinate unit activities, manage supplies, and initiate charges for new patient care items under the direction of the department director.

Responsibilities include maintaining purchasing records, coordinating repairs with vendors and engineering, and organizing in-services and room scheduling. Strong medical terminology and accounting basics are required along with a high school diploma.