SAH Health Unit Coordinator

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to provide essential support in a hospital setting. This part-time role involves cross-training in various functions, including clerical duties and direct patient care. The ideal candidate will assist nursing staff, manage patient records, and ensure smooth operations within the unit. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year hospital experience preferred.
• Medical secretary experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and label charts for incoming patients.
• Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and timely.
• Notify Patient Care Manager of missing documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training program

Job description

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Summary
Cross-trained in the role of Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant based on the needs of the department. Responsibilities include providing direct care, technical assistance to RN and MD, and performing clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for department operations.

Responsibilities

1. Assemble and label charts for incoming patients.
2. Transcribe physicians' orders accurately, neatly, and timely.
3. Notify Patient Care Manager of any missing information on orders.
4. Enter all orders from Lab, X-Ray, etc., into the computer accurately.
5. Ensure each order on physician's order sheet and kardexes matches the computer record.
6. Secure records from previous admissions as necessary.
7. Prepare charts for transfer and secure photocopies as needed.
8. Prepare charts for discharge and ensure completeness.
9. Notify Patient Care Manager of any missing documentation at discharge.
10. Enter discharge information into the computer when the patient leaves the unit.
11. List all new admissions, diet changes, or discharges on kardexes and update computer.
12. Return medications removed from cassette at discharge to Pharmacy.
13. Check medication supplies daily, obtain necessary meds from Pharmacy, and supply from CSR.
14. Notify physicians of consultations, discharges, transfers, or expirations.

Other Information

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of one year hospital experience preferred; or a student nurse with two years of nursing school completed.
2. Medical secretary experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
3. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Education

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant training program.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital, Fall River, MA.

Work Type: Part Time.

Shift: Shift 1.

Union: SEIUSA.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, Mental Health Care