Unit Coordinator - Emergency Services (Full Time, Evenings) at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer service, Clerical duties, Time management, Communication, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Conflict resolution, Computer literacy, Medical terminology, Data entry, Inventory management, Administrative support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Welcomes patients and families and performs general computer, receptionist, and clerical duties in a Nursing unit. Provides excellent customer service, supports the nursing leaders and staff. Assist patients and families. Works under the supervision of the RN Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator. Supports and upholds the Patients' Bill of rights. Job Specific Duties Promptly answers patient calls, transfers calls, and obtains information to effectively resolve an issue or request. Greets and welcomes patients, families, parents, and visitors to the nursing unit. Provides administrative support and assists the medical and clinical teams with requests and tasks. Makes sure every guest experience is positive and lasting. Provides the guest with a “Welcome Packet” and assists the clinical team to support the guests to become oriented to their patient care area and their room. Identifies and assesses guests’ needs when appropriate. Maintains the nursing station organized. Maintains an appropriate inventory and orders supplies when needed. Maintains non-electronic patient medical records for code blue and trauma documentation. Scans consents and calls all consults. Requests and follows up on servicing of non-functioning equipment. Responsible for ensuring all mobile computers are charged and functioning every night. Maintains accuracy of patient placement and nursing assignments in electronic applications and unit spreadsheets. Minimum Job Requirements 1-3 years of clerical or customer service experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High school education or equivalent preferred. Fluent in Spanish preferred. Graduate of a Unit Secretarial course or medical terminology course preferred. Previous experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant preferred. Previous healthcare experience preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong time management skills. Effective verbal and written communication. Strong customer service skills. Computer literate and knowledge of printers. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to learn appropriate software applications. Works effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

The Unit Coordinator manages clerical and administrative tasks within the nursing unit, including greeting patients and maintaining medical records. They also support clinical staff by organizing the nursing station, managing supplies, and ensuring equipment functionality.