UNIT COORDINATOR

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

5d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Unit Coordinator utilizes interpersonal and organizational skills to provide an efficient working environment. This includes accurate processing of patient registrations, prompt transcription of patient treatment orders, processing charges, utilizing good telephone etiquette, handling inquiries diplomatically and maintaining confidentiality. The ED Unit Coordinator also maintains and processes the medical records, maintains the ED log, orders supplies, and communicates effectively with co-workers and ancillary services. The ED Unit Coordinator will also be cross trained to the switchboard operator position, which is reflected in this job description. The ED Unit Coordinator utilizes interpersonal and organizational skills to provide an efficient working environment. This includes accurate processing of patient registrations during Quick Registration Process, utilizing good telephone etiquette, handling inquiries diplomatically, assisting with direct patient care when required, and maintaining confidentiality. The ED Unit Coordinator also maintains and processes patients Emergency Department Record, updates Lead ED Unit Coordinator regarding ordering supplies and communicates effectively with co-workers and ancillary services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience in a health care environment preferred.
Medical terminology highly desirable.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification preferred.
Requires ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to organize workload and handle multiple priorities in a busy ED environment.
Needs to work accurately with attention to detail.
Ability to read, write and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
Ability to perform keyboarding functions; basic computer competency required.