Unit Coordinator

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator. You will monitor patient charts, operate telephone, paging, and other hospital communications systems, and assist with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will maintain unit and office supplies, serve as a preceptor for orientation of other Unit Coordinator staff, coordinate the transport of medications, and support emergency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course is preferred.
• Basic computer and technology skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates hospital communication systems (telephone, paging, pneumatic tube).
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients under RN supervision.
• Maintains unit and office supplies and ensures regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates the transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to storage areas.
• Initiates emergency communications and Code Blue/Medical Assist as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Unit coordinator course (preferred)

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. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”