Unit Coordinator

Sun Health • Sun City West, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Unit Coordinator - Join Our Big-Hearted Team Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant at Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, AZ, as a Unit Coordinator. Your Mission: Assist nursing staff in clerical duties. Perform a variety of clerical duties to assist with the processing of medical records. This position reports directly to the Health Information Manager and is non-exempt from overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to type and file accurately, numerically as well as alphabetically.
• Possess current or ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurately filing loose reports on Resident charts (telephone orders, medication/treatment sheets).
• Forwards telephone orders to the Receptionist for mailing.
• Prepares the medical record for nursing when Residents are admitted (chart to be correct color when the Resident is transferred within the facility).
• Assists with medical record audits as requested.
• Answers the telephone, take, and relay messages and comply with requests according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Make medical and therapy appointments for residents.
• Notify family, residents, and appropriate care givers of appointments for residents.
• Arrange companions for residents that require them for medical appointments.
• Maintains the physician and Provider Pharmacy FAX order program.
• Provide coverage of the front office when needed.
• Give tours of the facility to prospective residents.
• Provide information to prospective residents, explaining services and room availability.
• Responsible for nursing office supplies and forms inventory.
• Prepare lab slips, as necessary.
• Assist the nursing department with the copying of forms and other paperwork.
• Telephone the courier for pick-up.
• Schedule the van for Resident appointments.
• Monitor records of all H & P's, TB tests, therapy and doctor visits for the Residents that are due.
• Keep the Resident list current.
• Check the Resident charts to insure all the necessary forms are in the charts.
• Pull Resident charts as doctors request them.
• Notify RCNA when doctors order RCNA services.
• Track and facilitate the work order system on assigned units.
• Check fax machine for orders and lab results and distribute appropriately.
• Complete PT / OT/ ST requisitions.
• Complete Doctor Office visit sheets as needed.
• Call for Lab results as needed.
• Assist in the creation of new admission records as needed.
• Send faxes for nurses as required.
• Send H & Ps and standing orders as required.
• Facilitate obtaining medical record information from transferring facilities as requested.
• Separate and distribute Recaps monthly upon arrival from the pharmacy.
• Monitor and ensure that necessary forms are available in charts and on the units.
• Computerize and update meal percentage sheets and 24 hr. report sheets.
• Help keep and maintain all systems for documentation (e.g., summaries and assessments) on the units.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, the Medical Records Coordinator, and the Medical Records Consultant.
• Demonstrate the Sun Health Mission and Values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

What This Job Offers

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