Unit Coordinator – Medical/Surgical/eICU

General Information

Job title: Unit Coordinator

Schedule: Full-time, 72 hours per pay period; 6:30am to 7:00pm

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Holiday Requirement: Rotation required.

Position Summary

The Unit Coordinator position performs administrative and clerical tasks for Acute Care and OB, including responding to patient, staff, and provider requests, scheduling appointments, and assisting in the admission, transfer and discharge process of the patient.

Position Responsibilities

• Communicates with members of the health care team, patients, and visitors using oral and written means of communication, via in-person, telephone, email or other methods
• Maintain patient charts
• Receive incoming telephone calls and patient calls
• Follows HIPAA regulations
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge process, including scheduling any follow-up appointments as directed by provider or nursing staff.
• Appropriately overhead pages any emergency response needs (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Severe Weather events etc.)
• Maintain a professional, clean, and organized workstation. Ensure all medical record paper charts and documented forms are collected and sent to health information.
• Plan, organize, and implement non-nursing functions to facilitate workflow and enhance unit productivity. Providing customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Help in maintaining a professional work environment including light cleaning, noise management.
• Perform other duties as requested.
  
  

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 years of related work experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Experience working in the medical industry preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Why Mile Bluff Medical Center?

Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.

Mauston Location Description

With a population of 4,500, Mauston maintains a small town feel while being surrounded by unique recreational and cultural experiences. Located on the Lemonweir River and next door to Wisconsin's second and fourth largest lakes, Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake, our community finds you surrounded by natural wonder, wildlife and a rich variety of outdoor recreation. Mauston is centrally located in southwestern Wisconsin on Interstate 90-94, approximately 73 miles to Madison, 140 miles to Milwaukee, and 215 miles to each Chicago and Minneapolis.

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