Unit Coordinator

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and clinical support tasks under RN direction. You will monitor patient charts, operate paging and pneumatic tube systems, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

CPR-certified candidates with basic computer skills are preferred. The role requires a High School Diploma and may prefer completion of a unit coordinator course; healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course is preferred.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for Health Care Provider) is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong computer and technology skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Operate communication systems including telephone, paging, and pneumatic tube.
• Assist with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Maintain unit and office supplies and stock as needed.
• Ensure unit areas meet regulatory standards.
• Serve as preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinate transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or storage.
• Initiate emergency communications (Code Blue, Medical Assist) as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator/clerk course (preferred)

CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider)

Tools

Pneumatic tube system

Telephone/paging system

Job description

Overview:

7a-7:30p, every other weekend ONLY. No weekday shifts.

Job Description Summary:

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other advanced communication technology devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed.
• Ensures unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergency situations and ensures the communication of all required information to the appropriate staff.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.

Certifications:

• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.

Skills:

• Basic computer and technologyskills required.
• Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience:

Previous health care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Sitting
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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