Health Unit Coordinator- Oncology

Health Unit Coordinator

Legal Address - Plymouth, NH 03264

Overview

Position Type Per Diem Job Shift Days

Qualifications

Health Unit Coordinator

General Summary:

The Unit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the non-nursing support functions in the nursing unit including the maintenance of supplies and equipment, coordination with other hospital services and the performance of clerical related duties.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Compiles medical record forms for admissions, discharges and expirations.
• Maintains proficient computer skills and serves as a resource for nursing and providers.
• Assures that additional medical record forms (i.e. consults) are complete with the correct patient identification and placed in the chart when needed.
• Obtains patients previous medical records as required.
• Files diagnostic tests in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Notifies departments for specific tasks as needed (i.e. linen, maintenance etc.).
• Coordinates for prompt outside services, transfers, scans, ambulance services, etc., as requested, for maximum efficiency.
• Assures that EMTALA transfer forms are completed accurately.
• Collects and inputs data for quality assurance under the direction of the Nursing Director or designee.
• Maintains a neat, hazard free, well-organized working area.
• Assures that physicians, visitors and family members are received and greeted, providing accurate responses in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Performs other departmental secretarial tasks as needed (i.e. photocopying, faxing etc.)
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for their role in emergency situations such as codes.
• Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
• Demonstrates hospital's stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

• Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Medical Terminology course.
• Work Experience: Required: Previous clerical experience which included computer use. Preferred: Experience in a health care setting.
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: Computer literacy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to set priorities and have excellent organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.

Speare Memorial Hospital