Unit Coordinator I FT I Nights I 7p - 7a I Germantown ED

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Germantown, TN

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About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Serves as a support resource to patients, families and guests, unit nursing staff, allied health departments, medical staff, by assisting the unit clinical leadership with coordination of patient care services, through the provision of information and directions, securing the assistance and resources, and troubleshooting initial customer service concerns. Facilitates the electronic storage and retrieval of patient records/orders by acting as a resource to physicians/clinicians providing the first level system support. This is done in a manner, which reflects the vision, mission and philosophy of nursing and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. The Unit Coordinator is expected to provide exceptional customer service. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Serves as a support resource to patients, families and guests, unit nursing staff, allied health departments, medical staff, by assisting the unit clinical leadership with coordination of patient care services, through the provision of information and directions, securing the assistance and resources, and troubleshooting initial customer service concerns. Facilitates the electronic storage and retrieval of patient records/orders by acting as a resource to physicians/clinicians providing the first level system support. This is done in a manner, which reflects the vision, mission and philosophy of nursing and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. The Unit Coordinator is expected to provide exceptional customer service. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 1-3 years Administrative or clerical
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Compliance with healthcare information privacy and security regulations (HIPAA) required.
• Working knowledge of computer data entry/retrieval skills (MS Office Suite); prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• General knowledge of computer and peripheral operation for troubleshooting wireless device connectivity, launching/login changes, charging equipment, equipment storage, network logins, online help desk tickets, and intranet site utilization.
• Strong customer service experience in retail or healthcare setting.
• Must have ability to use basic office equipment; multi-line phones; good data entry skills and have legible handwriting.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills to effectively and cordially communicate with a range of highly skilled medical professionals, patients and visitors.
• Requires attention to detail and ability to think through routine to moderately complex situations
• Must maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive data.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service Support – Provides support to patients, Partners in Care, other family and guests.
• Is proactive in order to provide information, comfort and support to patients and their loved ones.
• Also quickly responds to concerns, needs and comments, by ensuring accurate and effective communication.
• Supports the timely and accurate use of all medical record forms and documentation of information.
• Processing orders.
• Assistance with coordination of Patient Care Services.
• Online tools support.
• Unit operations support.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees