What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT COORDINATOR- Surgery position at Gunnison Valley Health?
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The Unit Coordinator functions as the facilitator for the Surgical Services Department. This position plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules procedures and treatments, as well as the activities of the department, physicians and patients. Will prepare and maintain confidential documents and records. Will have direct contact with incoming patients. Will process and forward information throughout the facility. Will handle visitor calls, visitor contacts and questions. Will coordinate and request services from other departments.
Education: High School education or equivalent.
Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, English grammar and spelling.
Ability to write and communicate clearly. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability remain, react and act calmly during emergency situations, while maintaining and directing an orderly and safe environment. Use of computers, fax/copy machines, telephone, paging systems and data base systems. Ability to work with various hospital departments, medical staff and the general public.
Licenses/Certification: Certified Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred. Maintenance of current CPR or BLS preferred.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally (0-33%) - Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)
Frequently (34 – 66%) - Walking, sitting, handling, pinching
Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance
Shift - 12 Hours
Schedule - Varies
Compensation: $18.90 - $20.80/hr, depending on experience.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Salary : $19 - $21