UNIT COORDINATOR- Surgery

Gunnison Valley Health • Gunnison, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator functions as the facilitator for the Surgical Services Department. This position plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules procedures and treatments, as well as the activities of the department, physicians and patients. Will prepare and maintain confidential documents and records. Will have direct contact with incoming patients. Will process and forward information throughout the facility. Will handle visitor calls, visitor contacts and questions. Will coordinate and request services from other departments.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability remain, react and act calmly during emergency situations, while maintaining and directing an orderly and safe environment.
• Use of computers, fax/copy machines, telephone, paging systems and data base systems.
• Ability to work with various hospital departments, medical staff and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred.
• Maintenance of current CPR or BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules procedures and treatments.
• Coordinates activities of the department, physicians and patients.
• Prepares and maintains confidential documents and records.
• Has direct contact with incoming patients.
• Processes and forwards information throughout the facility.
• Handles visitor calls, visitor contacts and questions.
• Coordinates and requests services from other departments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account
• 401A plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

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