What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Unit Coordinator - Telemetry - Full Time position at Southern New Hampshire Health?
Who We Are
This busy, fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit cares for cardiovascular-focused patients that include post-pacemaker placement, cardiac catheterization recovery, and critical medication infusions. This unit also provides a high level of care to our respiratory, diabetic, and endocrine disorder patients, as well as those patients with neurological, renal, vascular, infectious disease, and other medical conditions. Our 4 East Staff members also support dialysis patients with their pre and post-dialysis care. These patients are admitted as inpatients, outpatients, or observation patients and are predominantly adults, though some older pediatric patients may be admitted to the unit based on their care needs.
About The Job
As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Health Unit Coordinator of the assigned unit functions as the receptionist. This position coordinates the administrative functions of the patient area, facilitates patient flow and prepares and maintains the patient's record with appropriate data elements. The Health Unit Coordinator works under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
What You’ll Do
This busy, fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit cares for cardiovascular-focused patients that include post-pacemaker placement, cardiac catheterization recovery, and critical medication infusions. This unit also provides a high level of care to our respiratory, diabetic, and endocrine disorder patients, as well as those patients with neurological, renal, vascular, infectious disease, and other medical conditions. Our 4 East Staff members also support dialysis patients with their pre and post-dialysis care. These patients are admitted as inpatients, outpatients, or observation patients and are predominantly adults, though some older pediatric patients may be admitted to the unit based on their care needs.
About The Job
As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Health Unit Coordinator of the assigned unit functions as the receptionist. This position coordinates the administrative functions of the patient area, facilitates patient flow and prepares and maintains the patient's record with appropriate data elements. The Health Unit Coordinator works under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
What You’ll Do
- Greets patients & visitors
- Facilitates patient flow
- Functions as an area receptionist, while maintaining organized work environment
- Schedules follow up appointments
- High School Graduate or GED required.
- Proven efficiency with computers
- Excellent customer service skills
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Competitive pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression