Unit Coordinator- Emergency Department .9 FTE 1st/2nd shift

Waverly Health Center • Waverly, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Performs clerical/receptionist duties for the nursing unit and facilitates communication needs of the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Performs receptionist duties for the department, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and meeting and directing visitors. 2. Coordinates supply management. Orders and maintains the appropriate supplies. 3. Maintains and updates patient charting forms. Transcribes provider’s orders in preparation for the Registered Nurse to check and approve. 4. Supports WHC mission through active participation in teams and committees. 5. Makes phone calls to coordinate patient consults, referrals, and appointments 6. Uses telecommunication effectively to notify appropriate staff 7. Collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members for continuity of care. 8. Accurately maintains patient census, enters charges, and maintains computer proficiency. 9. Answers the code phone for in house emergencies, announces clearly and concisely the overhead announcement of the emergency and activates the appropriate teams in response to the code.

Requirements

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Sitting – Approximately 100% of shift.
• Bending – Infrequent.
• May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.
• The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.
• Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Secretary training or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties for the department, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and meeting and directing visitors.
• Coordinates supply management. Orders and maintains the appropriate supplies.
• Maintains and updates patient charting forms. Transcribes provider’s orders in preparation for the Registered Nurse to check and approve.
• Supports WHC mission through active participation in teams and committees.
• Makes phone calls to coordinate patient consults, referrals, and appointments
• Uses telecommunication effectively to notify appropriate staff
• Collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members for continuity of care.
• Accurately maintains patient census, enters charges, and maintains computer proficiency.
• Answers the code phone for in house emergencies, announces clearly and concisely the overhead announcement of the emergency and activates the appropriate teams in response to the code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED