SAH Health Unit Coordinator

Summary:

Cross-trained in the role of Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant based on the needs of the department. .

Responsibilities are a combination of providing direct care and technical assistance to the RN and M.D. and performing a variety of computer clerical scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the department

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles and labels charts for incoming patients
• Transcribes physicians orders in an accurate neat and timely manner
• Notifies Patient care Manager of any lack of information on orders.
• Accurately enters all orders from Lab X-Ray etc. into computer.
• Assures that each order on physician's order sheet and kardexes have corresponding number from computer
• Secures records from previous admission as necessary
• Prepares chart for transfer and secures photocopies as needed
• Prepares chart for discharge and assures that chart is complete.
• Notifies Patient Care Manager of any lack of documentation at time of discharge
• Enters discharge into the computer when patient has left unit
• Lists all new admissions diets changes or discharges on kardexes and enters necessary information into computer
• Returns to Pharmacy all medications that RN has removed from cassette at discharge
• On a daily basis checks medication supplies obtains necessary meds from Pharmacy and supplies form CSR
• Notifies appropriate physicians of any consultations discharges transfers or expirations

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year working in a hospital setting preferred; or; or a student nurse who has completed two years of nursing school.
• Medical secretary experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Bilingual a plus

Note: There is sometimes a separate "Customer Service Skills" section I found it easier to consolidate and list it after the job-specific qualifications.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant training program.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUSA