Unit Coordinator

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This role functions in a complimentary or assistive role to all members of the healthcare team and carries out individual duties in accordance with policies and procedures of

BHS. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

One year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Education and Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent Two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework required. One year relevant experience can be substituted for coursework.

License, Certification & Registration:

None Other Requirements:

Strong computer skills required. Familiarity with Meditech preferred. Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary. Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, community offices and agencies. Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently. Must have ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc. Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment. Must have ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations. Must possess ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech, with or without use of prosthesis. Bilingual skills consistent with patient population are preferred. Must possess the ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy. Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice in accordance with job description. Demonstrated dependability in maintaining a work schedule. Demonstrated assertive skills when dealing with varying levels of personnel. Other Addendum(s)

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