Unit Coordinator - Behavioral Health

McLeod Health - Darlington, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Darlington, SC

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The position involves performing receptionist duties in a manner that is customer and patient oriented. The role includes organizing patient records, identifying and communicating appropriate patient data to the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring the confidentiality of patient records. The candidate will also assist in managing patient flow and perform bed coordination and discharge duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties in a manner that is customer and patient oriented.
• Organizes the patient records to include: assembly of charts, physician orders, admissions, transfers, and discharge duties.
• Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications.
• Respects confidentiality of patient records/facility operations using complete discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Recognizes potential or real problems as they arise, presents workable solutions, and participates in their implementation as a contributing member of the healthcare team.
• Answers and directs incoming calls and sorts and distributes mail/faxes.
• Assists in managing patient flow for unit and performing bed coordination and discharge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED