Yale New Haven Health System Hiring For Health Unit Coordinator at Westerly, RI, United States Full Time

Job Description

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The unit coordinator/secretary through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

• 1. Essential Functions
  • 1.1 Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. .

  2. Essential Functions (continued)

  • 2.1 Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of patient records on assigned unit.

  3. Staff/Self Development

  • 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model

  4. Staff/Self Development (continued)

  • 4.1 Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members

  5. Customer Service

  • 5.1 Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.

  6. Employee Collaboration and Teamwork

  • 6.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.

  7. Resource Utilization

  • 7.1 Reports to work on time prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

  8. List core competency

  • 8.1 List duty/task determining competency

  Qualifications:

  EDUCATION
  High school graduate or equivalent
  EXPERIENCE
  Experience in a professional setting with customer service responsibility preferred.
  LICENSURE
  Certification by NAHUC (Nat Assoc of Health Unit Coordinators) pref. CPI training within 1yr of employment
  SPECIAL SKILLS
  Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Basic computer knowledge is preferred Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Strong ability to communicate and interact professionally in busy environment