Unit Coordinator - Pre-op/PACU

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 1059359 Employee Type: Part-Time Position Summary The Pre-op/PACU Unit Coordinator is responsible for preparing the department for both the current and subsequent day to support patient care and smooth operations. This includes putting charts together, flagging charts for Physician signatures, scheduling PAT, ordering equipment and supplies needed for the patient care, and working with charge nurse to assign patients to appropriate rooms and staff. Position Duties Coordinates communications for Pre-op or PACU

1. Answers all incoming calls in courteous and professional manner and triages appropriately
2. Communicates professionally and remains calm and professional during stressful situations
3. Updates the unit tracking board with patient information and nursing assignments
4. Coordinates patient placement with bed placement
5. Communicates professionally and remains calm and professional during stressful situations
6. Obtains physician orders from SCM
7. Review AMPFM dashboard routinely and works collaboratively with Admitting the day before and the day of to confirm the patient’s correct name and the correct account for the visit.
8. Collaborates with EVS to have isolation rooms/locations cleaned in a timely manner.

PRE-OP

1. Flags documents in patient chart for physician signature
2. Looks in AMPFM for patient arrival and coordinates timely arrival to the unit to avoid delays in procedure
3. Faxes scheduling orders from Healthpoint to Admitting to assure authorization number for procedure is obtained pre-procedure

PACU

1. Updates the bed hold log
2. Works collaboratively with Interventional Radiology to receive schedule changes

Coordinates and or schedules same day add on procedures 1. Monitors the fax and printer frequently for orders and patients to be scheduled

PRE-OP

1. Schedules PAT patients and obtains orders from offices
2. Calls admitting with OR add on procedures so the patient visit account is started
3. Calls families at home to obtain NPO status, move surgery time up if appropriate, and notifies OR HUC if family is able to move surgery time up

PACU

1. Works with bed placement to assign beds or change bed assignments from unit to PICU
2. Works collaboratively with OR coordinator for in-patient, add-on procedures
3. Obtains Valley Anesthesia assignments from fax and provides to Anesthesia group, Pre-op, and PACU supervisor

Provides support to other staff as needed

1. Anticipates needs of the team and helps to coordinate smooth unit operations with charge nurse
2. Follows compliance rules/HIPPA laws
3. Places requests for SCD devices or epidural pumps and other equipment, as needed, and receives to unit prior to patient arrival
4. Screens visitors for appropriate ID bands
5. Orders linen for the department
6. Places work orders in Sprocket for the department, keeps log and follows up

PRE-OP

1. Works with admitting to ensure consents from CMS are obtained pre-procedure
2. Enter orders for pre-op lab for Cath Lab patients

Accomplishes necessary tasks in organized, systematic manner

1. Orders all necessary updated and current documents and office supplies for peri-op visit and files in an orderly manner
2. Maintains knowledge of current policy and procedure and ensures compliance

PRE-OP 1. Puts all charts together for same day add-on and next-day patient visit PACU 1. Organizes patient charts and searches for appropriate orders

1. Checks the Phoenix Children's mail room for Pre-op/PACU mail
2. Distributes mail to appropriate recipient

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Education 1. High School diploma or equivalent Required Experience

1. One year of experience working in a clerical support role Required
2. Two or more years of experience working in a clerical support role Preferred

Special Skills

1. Knowledge and proficient use of computers Required
2. Ability to proficiently answer phones in courteous, professional manner and triage appropriately Required
3. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively Required
4. Ability to maintain calm professionalism in stressful situations Required
5. Ability to multi task Required
6. Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred

Additional Requirements 1. BLS Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently

1. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
2. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
4. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
5. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
7. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
8. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
9. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
10. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

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