Unit Coordinator - Full Time - Skilled Nursing Facility

Barton Healthcare System•South Lake Tahoe, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator provides routine clerical support for a skilled nursing facility, including answering phones, routing callers, taking and relaying messages, and communicating with staff, residents, visitors, medical staff, and families. The role manages departmental documents, facility forms, office and medical supplies, and equipment availability and maintenance. It supports clinical staff by preparing and filing resident medical records and entering physician orders and other resident information into the current electronic medical records system. The position also completes assigned monthly and quarterly audits and other duties as requested.

Requirements

Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider), or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Knowledge of or experience with medical terminology.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills for documenting, communicating, and entering information into the electronic medical records system.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous computer experience and database management preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide consistently exceptional care.
Answer phones, route callers, take messages, and provide routine information to callers.
Use fax and copy machines and route received forms to appropriate personnel.
Answer calls for assistance from residents and respond to inquiries about residents from medical staff and families.
Communicate effectively with staff, other departments, residents, and visitors.
Perform routine clerical duties and prepare and manage resident medical records.
Support staff in the provision of care.
Accurately enter physician orders and related admission, billing, demographic, and monthly recap information into the current EMR system.
Update and maintain facility forms and ensure copies are available.
Order, distribute, and maintain office and medical supplies for the skilled nursing facility.
Complete monthly and quarterly audits as assigned.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.