UNIT COORDINATOR - Behavioral Health FT

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UNIT COORDINATOR - Behavioral Health FT (1.0) Days CHI Health Mercy Hospital','Full-time','Clinical Support','11:30a-8:00p','11:30a-8:00p','80','80','None','None','IOWA-COUNCIL BLUFFS-MERCY CB','','!*! 
 
CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.
 
 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
1.         Accurately transcribes and transmits physician's orders.  Maintains patient medical records and kardexes under the supervision of a registered nurse.  Understands and uses medical terminology in order completion and record maintenance.  Schedules patient tests/procedures in a proficient and timely manner.  Utilizes a computer to input data and retrieve information.
 
2.         Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner.  Sets priorities for response and communicates with the appropriate personnel, assuring confidentiality.
 
3.         Receives, greets, screens, and directs patients, physicians, visitors, and hospital personnel, and provides accurate responses in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner.  Notifies the appropriate nurse when a physician arrives on the unit.
 
4.         Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process; exercises good judgement in completing work duties; coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift; follows-up on matters requiring additional attention or reports exceptions to the appropriate person.  Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
 
5.         Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers to facilitate appropriate communications necessary for the delivery of quality patient care while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
 
6.         When assigned, accurately documents vital signs, intake and output, allergies, and other patient information as defined on the patient medical record in a timely manner.  If has additional certifications (i.e. Certified Nursing Assistant) may assist in providing assigned nursing functions with in their scope to patients.
 
7.         Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the unit and appropriately charges/credits for items used.
 
8.         Assists in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to provide for a smooth operation and efficient flow pattern.  Assists in the transportation of patients for discharge and transfers as needed.
 
9.         Performs additional clerical functions and related duties as appropriate to the unit assigned, to include but not limited to:  filing, maintaining statistics and patient logs, generating reports, typing, maintaining records, recording meeting minutes, and running errands.
 
Hours:  Monday - Friday 11:30am-8:00pm','!*!QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education/Licensure
Required:  High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:  Advanced secretarial training to include completion of a medical terminology course.
 
Experience
Required:  None.
Preferred:  One year of clerical work experience or related experience in a health care field and entry level computer experience.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job requires knowledge of and ability to operate computer and typewriter.  Job requires continuous reading skills, verbal communication skills and written communication skills.
 
The Care giver must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs as described in the department policies, procedures, or performance appraisal standards','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0141651','CHI Health','UNIT COORDINATOR - Behavioral Health FT (1.0) Days CHI Health Mercy Hospital

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