Unit Coordinator

Upper-Allegheny-Health-System; City of Olean (NY); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Upper-Allegheny-Health-System's Olean General Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide clerical and receptionist support on the Behavioral Health Unit, ensure safety, monitor alarms and cameras, and assist with patient care coordination.

The role focuses on protecting patient rights, communicating issues to the charge nurse, performing rounds, and supporting Utilization Review with Affinity documentation and insurance contacts. Onsite, full-time, with 8A-4P shifts.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• BLS certification and CPI course with annual refresh.
• Valid driver's license.
• 3–5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Aufgaben

• Provide general clerical and receptionist duties for the department.
• Assist in ensuring patient and staff safety on the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).
• Respond to the alarm system and monitor video surveillance cameras.
• Communicate patient issues to the charge nurse and perform rounds.
• Protect patient rights by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with Utilization Review using Affinity documentation and contacting insurance companies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in business related field preferred

BLS certification

CPI course completion

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Unit Coordinator

Location: Olean General Hospital
Location of Job : US:NY:Olean
Work Type : Full-Time
Shift 1

Job Description

Responsible to provide general clerical and receptionist duties for the department. Responsible for helping to ensure the safety of patients and staff on the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). Responds to the alarm system.; monitors the video surveillance cameras; communicates patient’s problems to the charge nurse; makes rounds throughout the unit as assigned; ensures that patient rights are protected by providing a safe and therapeutic environment; assists with Utilization Review using the Affinity documentation and contacting insurance companies.

Education And Credentials

High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in a business related field preferred. BLS certification. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) course completion and ongoing annual completion. Valid drivers license.

Experience

Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Able to interact in a professional manner with outside agencies and internal departments. Able to assist in the provision of direct and indirect patient care when other duties allow. Able to maintain composure and effectiveness in emergency situations and when handling multiple priorities. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office. Able to think critically about patient care needs and assist with treatment planning.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Department : OGH Sub-Acute Rehab
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: No
Scheduled Work Hours: 8A-4P
Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : N35 - Non Union OGH
Requisition ID# : 23952
Grade : OLH2 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range : $16.00 - $21.66

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Olean General Hospital’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean General Hospital envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Olean General Hospital is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!