Hospital Unit Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente

San Marcos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical functions, Telephone reception, Transcription of orders, Chart flagging, Medical terminology, Patient reception, Record maintenance, Computer knowledge, Communication skills, Conflict resolution, Problem solving, Customer service

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Summary: The Unit Clerk is a member of the nursing team who performs various clerical functions for the nursing unit; provides reception for designated area & arranges for patient examinations/testing as required. Essential Responsibilities: This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval. • Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws • Performs clerical functions within the department including but not limited to telephone reception, transcription of orders, chart flagging & maintaining department records (i.e., statistics, logbook and/or census board) • Demonstrates an understanding of patients in various age groups, cultural diversity & lifestyle choices & adapts communication styles to accommodate such differences • Observes all applicable regional, medical center & department polices & procedures • Maintains equipment & supplies in accordance w/ department guidelines • KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs • Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help & give information • Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership • Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences & show empathy • Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team & KP • Performs other duties as required • Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed Basic Qualifications: Experience • Completion & certification of an approved KP Hospital Unit Coordinator course OR one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years as a Hospital Unit Coordinator in an acute care setting, which included transcription of MD orders, completion of requisitions & arrangements for patient examinations, test, etc • Computer knowledge • Knowledge of Medical Terminology Education N/A License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Responsibilities

The Unit Coordinator performs essential clerical functions for the nursing unit, including telephone reception, transcription of medical orders, and maintaining department records. They also provide reception for the designated area and coordinate patient examinations and testing.