Unit Coordinator - ICU Step Down

Deborah Heart and Lung Center; Pemberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,479 - 27,744; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous paid time-off

401K matching contribution

Tuition assistance

Short and long term disability benefits

Life insurance

Meal discount

Dependent care subsidy

Adoption assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Pemberton Township is looking for a Unit Coordinator who will support patient care by coordinating clerical activities and ensuring effective departmental communication. Required qualifications include a High School Degree or equivalency and past experience in a clerical or secretarial role. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers a competitive starting rate of $17.14 and an extensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as unit coordinator or clerical/secretarial experience is required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care through coordination of unit clerical activities.
• Ensures effective communication and record keeping.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organization and time management skills

Computer skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Degree or equivalency

Unit coordinator course or secretarial and computer training

Job description

Job Details

Position Summary

Supports the provision of patient care through the coordination of unit clerical activities, intra and inter departmental communication, record keeping and order transcription.

Experience

Required: Previous experience as unit coordinator, completion of unit coordinator course or previous clerical/secretarial experience

Education

Required: High School Degree or equivalency;

Preferred: Unit coordinator course and/or secretarial and computer training, Knowledge of Medical Terminology

License and Credentials

Required: None

Preferred: Medical Terminology Certificate

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organization and time management skills, computer skills, basic knowledge of medical terminology; ability to use standard office equipment including fax machine, multi‑line phones, and copiers; ability to handle multiple tasks and to work independently

Populations Served

• Infant (0-1)
• Toddler (1-3)
• Preschool (3-6)
• School Age (6-12)
• Adolescent (12-18)
• Adult: Early Adult (19-45)
• Middle Adult (46-59)
• Late Adult (60-79)
• Late Adult (Over 80)

Hours

72 hours per pay

Work Schedule

7:00 am - 7:00 pm Shift

Compensation

The minimum starting rate for this position is $17.14

When determining a team member’s base rate, several factors may be considered as applicable, such as years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity.

Benefits

At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring for patients and team members. That is why we offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week. The benefits package also includes generous paid time‑off, 401K matching contribution, tuition assistance, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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