Unit Coordinator- Critical Care Unit (24 Hours 3-11))

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

13d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff. Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls. a) Physician consults. b) Other departments for assistance (i.e. Information Systems). c) Inform physicians of admissions. Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail. Keeps nurses informed of in coming reports, new orders and other messages. Demonstrate awareness of patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality. Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat and timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded. Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions. Secures records from previous admission as needed. Accurately enters orders into EMR system. Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for nurses to get clarification. Notes time called in margin of physician order sheet. Prepares chart for discharge and assures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paper work. Enters discharges into computer. Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as, change in patients conditions. Accurately files test results in a timely manner. Copies documents as requested for unit personnel. Increases knowledge and use of hospital computer system as new programs are developed. Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by nurse manager. Reports broken equipment enters work orders into Epic and calls outside vendors regarding special equipment. Reports to and begins work promptly. Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness. Appearance is professional in accordance with the dress code. Asks appropriate questions within job description, if an unfamiliar circumstance Performs work of equal skills, effort, and responsibility as directed. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum one-year working of clerical experience required
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Computer skills required
Knowledge of medical terminology required

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff.
Perform computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions for the unit.
Receive and greet visitors, patients, and staff, and respond to inquiries.
Answer telephone promptly and courteously.
Maintain positive communication with other departments.
Make telephone calls for physician consults, inter-departmental assistance, and to inform physicians of admissions.
Assist staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
Keep nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages.
Demonstrate awareness of patient's rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Transcribe physician and nursing orders accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner.
Place appropriate orders onto the nursing cardex.
Assemble, label, and organize medical records for patient admissions.
Secure records from previous admissions as needed.
Accurately enter orders into the EMR system.
Fax medication orders to the pharmacy.
Note dangerous abbreviations and contact physicians for clarification.
Note time of calls in the margin of physician order sheets.
Prepare charts for discharge and ensure completeness.
Compile all discharge paperwork.
Enter discharges into the computer.
Notify the administrative manager of unit activities, such as changes in patient conditions.
Accurately file test results in a timely manner.
Copy documents as requested for unit personnel.
Increase knowledge and use of the hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
Maintain and order clerical supplies for the unit as directed by the nurse manager.
Report broken equipment, enter work orders into Epic, and call outside vendors for special equipment.
Report to and begin work promptly.
Give adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.
Maintain professional appearance in accordance with the dress code.
Ask appropriate questions within the job description if an unfamiliar circumstance arises.
Perform work of equal skills, effort, and responsibility as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.