Department Coordinator - Med/Surg/Cardiac - Per Diem
About The Position
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Unit Coordinator assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit. This includes performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Typing and Medical Terminology Course or Medical Background
- Computer skills
Responsibilities
- Prioritizes clerical needs at the beginning of each shift and maintains awareness of bed availability.
- Performs transcription and computer entry accurately.
- Orders and maintains supplies and equipment at established levels.
- Collects and transports specimens according to MRMC standards.
- Transports patients using all safety measures.
- Answers telephone and intercom, identifying self and unit.
- Receives and forwards messages to appropriate personnel.
- Compiles new charts, maintains current charts, retrieves old charts, and updates patient information on charts and Kardex.
- Assists in orienting new staff to clerical duties.
- Maintains all required competencies for the role.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
- Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
