Peds Cardiac Transitional Care HUSC 3

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Unit Service Coordinator to support the patient care unit by handling clerical, administrative, and billing tasks for the Juvenile Justice Center Medical Services. The USC reports to the unit manager, nursing supervisor, or charge nurse and acts as the central communications hub within the patient care area.

Responsibilities include assisting with confidential duties for department leaders, ensuring efficient operations, and fostering strong

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills for diverse patients and staff.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately.
• Must prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Ability to perform job duties as described in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide USC support in general office activities, relieving clinical staff of clerical and billing tasks.
• Assist in maintaining efficient operation and confidentiality for the head of department and medical director.
• Serve as the focal communications source within the patient care unit and perform administrative functions to support patient care outcomes.
• Assist patient care team members in meeting patient needs and promote a respectful, culturally sensitive environment.

Skills

Busy environment

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn

English communication

Basic arithmetic

Task prioritization

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Healthcare experience

Database/data entry

Medical terminology

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides Unit Service Coordinator (USC) support in general office activities to relieve medical, dental and optometric personnel of clerical, administrative and billing functions for Juvenile Justice Center Medical Services Assists in maintaining an efficient and effective operation by performing highly responsible and confidential duties for the head of department and medical director

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides Unit Service Coordinator (USC) support in general office activities to relieve medical, dental and optometric personnel of clerical, administrative and billing functions for Juvenile Justice Center Medical Services Assists in maintaining an efficient and effective operation by performing highly responsible and confidential duties for the head of department and medical director

The USC, under direction of the Patient Care Unit Manager, Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse, functions as the focal communications source within the patient care unit and performs administrative functions directed toward positive patient care outcomes.

All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Required Skills (II & III Level)

• Ability to work in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse professional and patient population.
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills.
• Ability to understand and communication effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated customer service skills/experience.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description.
• Basic computer skills.

Required Skills (III Level Only)

• Three years experience in a health care setting.
• Previous database/data entry experience.
• Medical terminology.

Preferred

Preferred Skills (II & III level)

• Ability to use office equipment.

Preferred Skills (II Level Only)

• Experience in a health care setting.
• Medical terminology.
• Billing experience

Preferred Skills (III Level Only)

• Unit clerk experience.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html