Unit Coordinator Evening Shift 2:45PM-11:15PM

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Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Two (2) years of related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three (3) years of related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting

2. Some college or an Associate's degree in a related field of study

Hours : Part-Time / 24 hours a week / Days / 7am-3pm / eow

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Remains in constant communications with admissions on the status of all patients including transfers, admissions, discharges, bed changes, bed cleaning request, and possible changes through the shift.

2. Responsible for review of bed assignments and relaying this information to clinical staff.

3. Receives, greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel arriving on or calling a patient care unit in a manner consistent with service excellence expectations and hospital standards of behavior.

4. Initiates, assembles and maintains patient charts on the assigned unit in appropriate, functional order according to hospital policy. Files pertinent data in appropriate patient's record. Prepares charts for Medical Records upon discharge.

5. Prepares and maintains medical records, in accordance to hospital standards and policy, including labeling patient name on admission forms, filing all paperwork in medical record, sorting EKG's, x-rays, pathology reports, operative notes, progress notes, consultations, etc., for current, discharged, and transferred patients.

6. Labels patient names and updates bed boards, bedside charts, and computer information, including diet, condition, allergies, height and weight of new and current patients.

7. Transcribes physician orders to appropriate information sites which may include: Sorian, nursing kardex, MAR (medication administration record), intervention sheet, diet sheet and other documents utilized and completes necessary follow through.

8. Supports effective and efficient communication for the nursing unit by promptly answering phone, triaging calls, and relaying messages to staff using appropriate etiquette. Coordinates communications regarding outside services, transfers (external or internal), discharges to another facility and/or physician changes as they occur.

9. Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports malfunction to help desk.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salaries & benefits
* 403(b) retirement plan with hospitalmatch
* Opportunities for growth
* Tuition reimbursement
* Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Pay rates shown are estimated by and do not reflect the actual rates of Tufts Medicine. A Tufts Medicine Recruiter will work with every individual applicant personally to review their experience and work history, expedite interviews with Hiring Managers, and calculate fair and equitable wages. Apply today and start the process for your next exciting career opportunity!