Health Unit Coordinator ED

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

9h

About The Position

The unit coordinator/secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a professional setting with customer service responsibility preferred.
• Certification by NAHUC (Nat Assoc of Health Unit Coordinators) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
• Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of patient records on assigned unit.
• Acts as a resource and role model
• Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members
• Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Reports to work on time prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.
• List duty/task determing competency

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED