UNIT COORDINATOR

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Unit Coordinator is overall responsible for unit clerical duties and for supporting administration in effective paper flow, recordkeeping systems, and maintenance of supplies. The Unit Coordinator assists in the milieu and at switchboard as needed. Additionally, the Unit Coordinator will serve as the Service Excellence Champion for their unit. The Unit Coordinator will be HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL as well as this individual will perform duties including but not limited to answering phones, welcoming/greeting new patients or visitors to their unit, assist with stocking units and ensuring all supplies are at ample levels, at all times. The Unit Coordinator will make copies, cover staff’s breaks, assist with 1:1’s as well as serve as an MHS, when needed and perform other duties as assigned. The Unit Coordinator will be cross trained as an MHS and a sitter to provide support to the units and clinical/nursing teams. Qualifications REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Unit Coordinator reports administratively and operationally to the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing. SCHEDULE: Incumbent will be scheduled on an operational need. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED is required; Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred. A minimum of one (1) year related experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: N/A Other relevant credentials may be accepted at the discretion of the CEO and Director of Human Resources KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: · Strong communication skills · Proficient in Bedboard and MS4 · Knowledge of code procedures · Knowledge of administrative office procedures · Knowledge of computers and various software programs · Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws that pertain to enquires right to privacy and confidentiality · Knowledge of legal obligations for reporting abuse and/or neglect · Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines · Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures · Effective oral and written communication skills · Excellent time management skills · Strong customer service skills; champion of service excellence · Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures · Ability to use effective judgment and maintain confidentiality of information · Ability to work as a team player · Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication · Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures · Ability to work in a fast paced environment · Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations · Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various consumer age groups (adolescent and children) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods (up to eight (8) hours) · Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds move/transfer file boxes, data processing paper, packages, etc.. · Ability to use both hands in fine manipulation of small office tools (copier, computer, telephone, calculator, and facsimile machine) · Ability to hear and speak well enough to communicate in person and on the telephone · Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks. · Demonstrates preventative measures relating to Infection Control concepts. · Ability to push and pull up to ten (10) pounds (file cabinet drawers) · Ability to see well enough to read handwritten and typewritten material. · Ability to frequently reach, turn and twist above and below the waist (to retrieve files from top and lower shelves) · Work continuously in an environment where noise level is frequently high · Ability to respond in a crisis to angry and sometimes disorganized, psychotic and/or verbally and physically abusive while maintaining focus on consumer and staff safety · Ability to discern a variety of odors continuously · Ability to handle hazardous/infections waste on a rare basis · Ability to see 40 feet to visualize consumer location to assure safety · Ability to speak at a decibel tone loud enough to be heard by consumers and staff to provide adequate communication that assures safety of consumers and staff The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this would cause an undue hardship. OSHA CATEGORY: This position does not perform tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and therefore is not offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series. HIPAA CATEGORY: Position does not have access to HIPAA related information MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER WORK AIDES: · Telephone, Switchboard and Paging System · Copy Machine · Computer and Various Software Packages · Calculator · Fax Machine · Medical Records Policies, Procedures, Plans and Program Manuals EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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