Unit Coordinator .FTE 3rd shift

Position: Unit Coordinator .3 FTE 3rd shift
** FTE/Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 0.30 / 12 / 3rd Shift (United States of America)
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** 1.
Performs receptionist duties for the department, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and meeting and directing visitors.  2.
Coordinates supply management.  Orders and maintains the appropriate supplies.
3.
Maintains and updates patient charting forms.  Transcribes provider’s orders in preparation for the Registered Nurse to check and approve.  4.
Supports WHC mission through active participation in teams and committees.  5.
Makes phone calls to coordinate patient consults, referrals, and appointments  6.
Uses telecommunication effectively to notify appropriate staff  7.
Collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members for continuity of care.
8.
Accurately maintains patient census, enters charges, and maintains computer proficiency.  9.
Answers the code phone for in house emergencies, announces clearly and concisely the overhead announcement of the emergency and activates the appropriate teams in response to the code.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Education, Experience, and Training
* Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
* Medical Secretary training or knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
* Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
* Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Physical Requirements
* Sitting – Approximately 100% of shift.
* Standing – Not a requirement.
* Walking – Not a requirement.
* Lifting – Not a requirement.
* Twisting – Not a requirement.
* Bending – Infrequent.
* Squat/Kneel – Not a requirement.
** WORK*
* ** ENVIRONMENT
* * May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.

Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
* This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
** Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
** This document does not create an employment…