Unit Coordinator – Med/Surg 3A (24 Hours, Evenings)

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the Med/Surg 3A. Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff. Answers and makes telephone calls promptly and in a courteous manner, which could include physician consults, other departments for assistance, and informing physicians of admissions. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail. Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages. Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality. Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat, and timely manner. Accurately enters orders into Meditech. Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions. Secures records from previous admission as needed. Accurately enters orders into Epic. 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, GED or equivalent
Minimum one-year working of clerical experience needed
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Computer skills required
Knowledge of medical terminology required

Nice To Haves

Working in an outpatient setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff
Perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions
Receive and greet visitors, patients, and staff
Answer and make telephone calls
Maintain positive communications with other departments
Assist the 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 enter orders into Meditech and Epic
Assemble, label, and organize the medical record for patient admissions
Secure records from previous admission as needed
Fax medication orders to pharmacy
Note dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for nurses to get clarification
Prepare chart for discharge and assure chart is complete
Compile all discharge paper work
Enter discharges into computer
Notify administrative manager of unit activities
Accurately file test results
Copy documents as requested for unit personnel
Maintain and order clerical supplies for the unit
Report broken equipment and enter work orders into Epic
Report to and begin work promptly