Health Unit Coordinator - Inpatient Psych

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. .

• 1. Essential Functions (continued)

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

• 1. Staff/Self Development

• 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model

• 1. Staff/Self Development (continued)

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

• 1. 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.

Employee Collaboration and Teamwork:

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

• 1. 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.

• 1. 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

YNHHS Requisition ID:

196926

• 1. Essential Functions

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

• 1. Essential Functions (continued)

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

• 1. Staff/Self Development

• 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model

• 1. Staff/Self Development (continued)

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

• 1. 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.

Employee Collaboration and Teamwork:

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

• 1. 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.

• 1. List core competency

• 8.1 List duty/task determining competency

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