Psych Unit Administrative Coordinator

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital is seeking a unit clerk for the Psych Unit. This role provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include answering phones, organizing and maintaining patient records, managing supplies, preparing charts, and assisting with patient care activities. A HS diploma/equivalent and data entry skills are required.

Qualifications

• Data entry required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical needs of the unit and support unit management.
• Answer phones, call bells, and interact with visitors, patients and staff in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Provide input to charge nurse/clinical leader/manager on staffing.
• Organize and maintain patient records.
• Manage and maintain unit supplies within budgetary constraints.
• Prepare and maintain charts while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on the assigned unit.
• Foster effective working relationships with health care team members and patients.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Follows standards of service excellence and fulfils all compliance responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital is seeking a unit clerk for the Psych Unit. This role provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include answering phones, organizing and maintaining patient records, managing supplies, preparing charts, and assisting with patient care activities. A HS diploma/equivalent and data entry skills are required.