Unit Coordinator - Inpatient Rehab Unit - Full-time Days
About The Position
Stamford Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to join our Inpatient Rehab team! Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Unit Coordinator performs duties and responsibilities that pertain to non-clinical tasks. This role provides support for the patient care areas and is deployed by nursing leadership in a capacity that meets the ongoing operational needs of the department. Primary responsibilities include filtering telephone calls and managing distribution of paperwork and test results. This is a Full-time, day position. Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Rotating holidays. As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: Competitive salary Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one Employee Wellness Programs Paid Time Off accruals Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan Tuition reimbursement Free on-site parking and train station shuttle Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS or Heart Saver
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Responsibilities
- Greets individuals coming to the unit, provides directions and information, responds to needs and requests of the staff, physicians, and members of the perioperative team.
- Respects and protects the patient's right to confidentiality and privacy under HIPAA.
- Prepares, complies, and maintains the patient's medical record on the nursing unit, including transcription of physician's orders and processing of ordered test and procedures from admission through discharge. Utilizes current IS system when needed.
- Manages the unit's communication systems (phones, Voceras, patient throughput via Unit Manager in EPIC, RTLS tags, Responder, patient call bells, fax, etc.) to facilitate communication between members of the healthcare team and their clients.
- Responds to the patient call system, contacts nursing personnel as appropriate.
- Orders and maintains department office supplies and documentation for patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off accruals
- Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
- Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
