Unit coordinator Jobs in Thornton, CO

Position Summary

Provides clerical support, acts as a receptionist, assists with patient care activities, and coordinates services between different areas / departments.

Essential Duties

• Answers and directs incoming calls, labels the clinic rooms.
• Processes equipment and supply requests in a timely and fiscally responsible manner. Seeks approval from Clinic Administrator or Nursing Clinical Coordinator for all purchasing requests.
• Stocks MD and patient rooms daily, including forms, supplies (medical and or office), and equipment.
• Process all OOS Binder paperwork; testing and incoming medical records to complete the binder prior to the last visit.
• Review room assignments and RN assignments for last minute changes and add-on’s.
• Coordinates communications with the work area and interdepartmentally. Knowledgeable of computer software.
• Knowledgeable of computer software. Complies with documentation requirements for written and computerized systems, enters, and retrieves data.
• Represents department / facility by demonstrating and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Coordinates patient flow within unit / clinic.
• Promptly acknowledges and provides customers with exemplary service. Conducts self in professional manner.
• Provides safe and accurate patient care within level of training / competency.
• Applies technical skills and experience in gathering data as it pertains to patient care (includes but not limited to : accurate charge entry, maintenance of patient records, completion of Certificate of Medical Necessity, and reporting updated information.)
• Coordinates the maintenance of a safe environment.
• Communicates patient / family education requests or needs to RN. Provide educational materials upon request.
• Implements care and services that recognize age-specific needs and issues for customers served.
• Adjusts priorities based on changing volume, acuity, cases, census, and department needs while maintaining patient safety and promoting patient satisfaction.
• Accountable for and participates in resolution of complaints / concerns from patients / families and team members, and responds positively to satisfy the varied needs.
• Supports and is aware of research projects in work area.

Competencies

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

Minimum Qualifications

Salary Range : $18.29 - $21.00

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Application Deadline : This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.