Health Unit Coordinator

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hosp - Lebanon, NH - POSITION STANDARDS High school diploma required and graduate of an accredited program for licensed nurse assistants. Preferable 2-5 years# experience in an acute facility (emergency, medical/surgical, intensive care, surgery, operating room). Medical terminology required. Detail oriented with the ability to multitask. Must be capable of prioritizing and completing a high volume of requests quickly and efficiently in multiple roles. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. Strong organizational skills. Strong computer skills. Strong customer service skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills. BCLS preferred on hire; required within 30 days of hire. One year of previous experience working in a medical setting, or the equivalent preferred. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. Physical Activity: Sitting - 34% to 66% Standing - 67% to 100% Walking - 67% to 100% Bending - 67% to 100% Squatting - 67% to 100% Crouching - 67% to 100% Kneeling - 34% to 66% Reaching - 67% to 100% Upper Extremity: Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100% Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY # Position Objective As part of the Nursing team, and at the direction of the Nursing Managers (both of Same Day Surgery and the Operating Room) is integral in supporting patient and unit flow. # Performance Expectation Manages department phone calls and messages to support clear and accurate multidirectional communication. Greets anyone entering the department to support a welcoming environment and to provide direction, answer questions or re-direct as appropriate. Manages appropriate levels of office supplies in a fiscally conscientious manner to support the staff directly caring for the patients. Supports timely, accurate, and confidential flow of patient documentation through chart preparation, faxing, filing, copying and verification of completeness. Supports timely and accurate management of provider orders by transcribing orders. Provides general secretarial support (take meeting minutes, update staff schedules/calendars, time card edits, etc.) to facilitate a well-run and organized department. Does charge entry timely and accurately to sustain profitability within the department. Maintain equipment manuals and product pamphlets to ensure information is easily obtained and useable by the clinical staff (including equipment weight limits). Provides general support to providers for the unit#s patient care needs (e.g. scheduling patient follow up apt., notifying providers of consult requests, finding additional patient information as requested by provider etc.). Provides general support to all clinical staff on the unit to best meet patient needs (e.g. answer call bell lights, assist with stretchers, obtain equipment like wheelchairs etc.). Supports timely and accurate management of surgeon special order equipment/implants and/or supplies by contacting company representatives. Monitoring if the special equipment/implants have arrived and follow up with product reps concerning surgical times. Reviews plan with OR Manager and/or Operating Room Charge nurse. Helps with effective and timely room turn over. Learns the usage of equipment within the OR and proper assembly/disassembly. Performs other related duties as directed by the Nurse Manager JobSummaryDisplay: * POSITION STANDARDS * High school diploma required and graduate of an accredited program for licensed nurse assistants. * Preferable 2-5 years' experience in an acute facility (emergency, medical/surgical, intensive care, surgery, operating room). * Medical terminology required. * Detail oriented with the ability to multitask. * Must be capable of prioritizing and completing a high volume of requests quickly and efficiently in multiple roles. * Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. * Strong organizational skills. * Strong computer skills. * Strong customer service skills. * Strong Microsoft Office skills. * BCLS preferred on hire; required within 30 days of hire. * One year of previous experience working in a medical setting, or the equivalent preferred. * POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. * Physical Activity: * Sitting - 34% to 66% * Standing - 67% to 100% * Walking - 67% to 100% * Bending - 67% to 100% * Squatting - 67% to 100% * Crouching - 67% to 100% * Kneeling - 34% to 66% * Reaching - 67% to 100% * Upper Extremity: * Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100% * Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: * Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% * Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% * Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% * Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% * Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% * Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% * PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY * Position Objective * As part of the Nursing team, and at the direction of the Nursing Managers (both of Same Day Surgery and the Operating Room) is integral in supporting patient and unit flow. * Performance Expectation * Manages department phone calls and messages to support clear and accurate multidirectional communication. * Greets anyone entering the department to support a welcoming environment and to provide direction, answer questions or re-direct as appropriate. * Manages appropriate levels of office supplies in a fiscally conscientious manner to support the staff directly caring for the patients. * Supports timely, accurate, and confidential flow of patient documentation through chart preparation, faxing, filing, copying and verification of completeness. * Supports timely and accurate management of provider orders by transcribing orders. * Provides general secretarial support (take meeting minutes, update staff schedules/calendars, time card edits, etc.) to facilitate a well-run and organized department. * Does charge entry timely and accurately to sustain profitability within the department. * Maintain equipment manuals and product pamphlets to ensure information is easily obtained and useable by the clinical staff (including equipment weight limits). * Provides general support to providers for the unit's patient care needs (e.g. scheduling patient follow up apt., notifying providers of consult requests, finding additional patient information as requested by provider etc.). * Provides general support to all clinical staff on the unit to best meet patient needs (e.g. answer call bell lights, assist with stretchers, obtain equipment like wheelchairs etc.). * Supports timely and accurate management of surgeon special order equipment/implants and/or supplies by contacting company representatives. Monitoring if the special equipment/implants have arrived and follow up with product reps concerning surgical times. Reviews plan with OR Manager and/or Operating Room Charge nurse. * Helps with effective and timely room turn over. Learns the usage of equipment within the OR and proper assembly/disassembly. * Performs other related duties as directed by the Nurse Manager... - Permanent - Full-time

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