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. .
• 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
• YNHHS Requisition ID
• 196926

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