Unit Coordinator

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Unit Coordinator duties include but are not limited to assisting nursing, nursing department staffing, central supply, new resident admitting and medical records clinical tasks. Duties and assignments may vary at the discretion of the Health Information Manager based on evaluation of facility needs. : A. Greets visitors in a courteous and business‑like fashion and notifies departments of appointments. B. Demonstrates a pleasant, professional posture to the public and staff and communicates in a pleasant business-like manner. C. Receives incoming facility calls promptly; efficiently routes calls to the appropriate department and/or person. : A. Assists with admission process. Assures room is prepared and ready for new residents; completes quality assurance check list. B. Prepares admission chart with name, medical record number, physician name and ensures appropriate forms are available. Assists licensed nurse with related admission packet review and completion by resident, agent or responsible party. C. Transcribes new admission orders from source documents into the electronic health record and prints orders, medication, treatment, and/or any other forms required. D. Assists in processing resident inventory and resident orientation; completes quality assurance check on resident inventory. E. Maintains laboratory and diagnostic test scheduling and reviews daily to ensure test results have been received. F. Purges medical records charts within medical records procedural guidelines. G. Facilitates room transfers, including room name-strip preparation, and notification of families/responsible parties. H. Performs assigned computer-based tasks and audits. I. Sends and receives faxed materials per procedure; maintains unit level inventory of forms. J. Accurately completes all copying and/or distribution requests received. K. Schedules and coordinates appointments with medical outside providers. L. Processes and files faxes and other written communication from physicians and ancillary services. M. Uploads and indexes paperwork and source documents into electronic health record. N. Processes documents for mailing to physicians and responsible parties. O. Initiates requisition slips for labs, x-ray, and dietary change orders. P. Assists with processing requests for protected health information/medical record copying. Verifies legal right to access chart. A. As an employee of Reutlinger, fully complies with all provisions in the Corporate Compliance Policy. Full compliance with the policy is a condition of employment with Reutlinger. A. As an employee of Reutlinger, fully complies with all provisions in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Full compliance with the policy is a condition of employment with Reutlinger. A. Offers assistance to clients in a timely manner; call lights, telephones, requests, etc. B. Utilizes initiative and decision-making skills to resolve client concerns, or confirms that the appropriate department resolves the concern. C. Immediately informs the appropriate supervisor of residents' needs. A. Communicates unresolved work-related problems using chain of command, consistently demonstrates effective problem solving skills and handles confidential information appropriately. B. Demonstrates flexibility with a changing workload/caseload, sets priorities accordingly and carries out job assignments in a self-directed manner. C. Remains calm in an environment with many demands and frequent changes and interruptions. A. Is friendly and courteous to residents and co-workers. Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to improve situations. B. Works as a team player within the department and with other departments in the facility. C. Assists co-workers when own work is thoroughly completed and/or is asked by the appropriate supervisor to do so. A. Works in accordance with established safety guidelines with emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear. B. Maintains attendance as outlined in Reutlinger policy. C. Attends and participates in appropriate in-service and department meetings. D. Promptly reports noticeable environmental or equipment repair needs to the maintenance department. E. Complies with established positional dress code. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents. IV. : Possesses the ability to work independently with little or no supervision (for weeks on end), to adjust to changing caseload and frequent admissions/discharges, and to acquire knowledge to perform additional or complex tasks. Experience with personal computers and related software is preferred. : Has the ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing duties, works in association with staff and residents, and maintains a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes. V. : High school graduation or G.E.D., and medical terminology course preferred. Current valid California Certified Nurse Assistant certification preferred. : Six months experience in providing nursing care or nursing unit support in a health care facility unit. : Possesses knowledge in performing personal care services in a skilled nursing facility. Has the ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person