Unit Coordinator

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• The Unit Secretary functions in a complimentary or assistive role to all members of the healthcare team and carries out individual duties in accordance with policies and procedures of Fairview Hospital.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• One-year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Education and Training:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework required.
• One year relevant experience can be substituted for coursework.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• None
• Other Requirements:
• Strong computer skills required.
• Familiarity with Meditech preferred.
• Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary.
• Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, community offices and agencies.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently.
• Must have ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc.
• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations.
• Must possess ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech, with or without use of prosthesis.
• Bilingual skills consistent with patient population are preferred.
• Must possess the ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy.