What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Coordinator position at UHS?
Unit Coordinator
Peachford Hospital is in search of an experienced Unit Coordinator for UNIT 1 to manage the clerical functions of an assigned nursing unit. We are looking for candidates who possess excellent organizational and communication skills and enjoy assisting others to get their job done.
Responsibilities of this role include performing administrative duties necessary to support nursing and patient care such as answering phone calls, filing documentation and preparing patient charts. May assist with unit staff with facilitating programming activities.
To be successful in this role candidates must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player. Good documentation, organization and time management skills are necessary. The ability to communicate orally, telephonically, and in writing is important as well as a working knowledge of computer systems and various software systems. Must be effective in decision-making and problem solving. Knowledge of regulatory standards for psychiatric facilities would be helpful.
Peachford Hospital is a 246-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the well-established North Atlanta Dunwoody neighborhood. Peachford features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Nearly 10,000 patients receive compassionate care from our health care team each year and Peachford has been providing compassionate care since 1973.
About our parent company: Universal Health Services (UHS):
As one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, our parent company, Universal Health Services (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and free-standing Emergency Rooms located in 38 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Qualifications
High School Dipoloma or equivalent.
Previous clerical/medical support experience.
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