Unit Coordinator Med Surg

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lovelace Health System is seeking a full-time Medical Surgical Unit Coordinator for the day shift in Albuquerque, NM. The coordinator will oversee the daily activities of the unit, providing clerical and administrative support while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, advanced computer skills, and at least two years of related experience. Additional qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or relevant college courses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Advance computer skills are necessary.
• A minimum of two years of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for the assigned unit.
• Transcribe orders and schedule services independently.
• Greet and direct patients, visitors, and healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with policies for patient safety.

Skills

Advance computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s Degree; College Courses

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Unit Coordinator in Albuquerque, NM.

Benefits

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

About the Hospital

Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating the daily activities for the assigned unit including general clerical and administrative support to departmental staff and management. Independently transcribes orders and schedules diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Coordinates nursing unit communications and activities.
• Acts as a receptionist, greeting and/or directing patients, visitors, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Advance computer skills.
• Two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree; College Courses or related experience.