ER Unit Health Coordinator (FT Nights)
About The Position
White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine. Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment. The ER Health Unit Coordinator coordinates clerical activities and supports patient services. The coordinator will utilize clinical information systems to ensure accurate preparation and processing of patient documents, verify status information and confirm communications for doctors, nurses, patients, and family members to ensure effective operations of the unit.
Requirements
- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience -OR- - Must have one (1) year of related clerical experience
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- BLS within 30 days of hire required.
Responsibilities
- Assists and maintain administrative functions of the emergency department to facilitate flow of patients from door to discharge, admit, transfer.
- Prepares and processes hardcopy and computerized patient files by entering, sorting, and updating information to ensure that accurate and complete records are maintained for each patient.
- Utilizes AIDET in interactions with patient and family members.
- Reviews all EMR's for any orders that require initiation and notifies the nurse in a timely manner.
- Initiates, assembles and maintains the hard copy patient charts. Prepares these charts for HIM following patient discharge.
- Able to communicate effectively and efficiently for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Follows National Patient Safety Goals as they apply.
- Maintains use of appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Unit stock and maintenance duties as established by the department.
- Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency in the delivery of patient care.
- Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, all customers internal and external.
- May float to other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Employee programs and events.
- Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
