Hospital Unit Coordinator

Hospital Unit Coordinator Dominion Hospital Falls Church, VA Position Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift (Week Days) Salary Scale: $15.31-$20.68 Make a Difference in the Mental Health! Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking an experienced Hospital Unit Coordinator to support our team. The Hospital Unit Coordinator is responsible for contributing to the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu through prompt reporting of observed behavior, milieu processes and other pertinent information. Additional duties will include secretarial/administrative duties necessary for the general management and organization of the nursing unit including but not limited to: transcribing orders, faxing information, maintaining the patient chart, directing visitors and directing phone calls and prioritizing and directing patient calls. The Hospital Unit Coordinator must be able to prioritize and anticipate needs and maintain a calm composure in stressful situations. If you're passionate about supporting clinical teams , we'd love to hear from you. Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Competitive pay Paperless, quick onboarding Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership Recognition programs & employee appreciation events Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, holiday pay) Generous employee referral program Annual performance reviews Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources) Opportunities for advancement Strong mentorship and orientation programs What You'll Do Provides appropriate information to assist RN with admission and shift RN assessments. Answers calls in a professional and timely fashion and maintains safety and efficiency at the front desk. Able to speak clearly; good telephone mannerisms; is friendly and empathetic in order to project a positive image of the unit and encourage open communication. Works in coordination with the medical records department to complete timely account changes and assists in planning monthly copying and filing of documents. Actively participates in quality management activities by timely reporting of staff, family, visitor or quality concerns. Uses the Meditech order entry system for all functions utilized in Dominion Hospital including, but not limited to, entering admission data, transfers, discharges, orders for diagnostic testing, accessing results of diagnostic testing and sending messages to other departments. Ensure charts are completed and accurate Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatments Organizes patient information in a safe and secure area. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Qualifications Education: Undergraduate degree in social science and/ or at least 1 year in a related field-Preferred. Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Crisis Prevention Institute. Experience: Hospital administrative experience preferred. Good verbal and writing skills essential; computer skills preferred. Salary/ Wage Range Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities. Dominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for close to 50 years! Our 116-bed hospital is one of the region's leading mental healthcare facilities in Northern Virginia. Our convenient location in suburban Falls Church, VA offers a full range of treatment options with a distinctive focus on crisis intervention and stabilization through our inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP). Our patients receive the best quality care through specialized services in safe, healthy, confidential, and trauma-informed environments. At Dominion Hospital, our care‑like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dominion Hospital