Unit Coordinator - Geri-Psych (32 Hours, Evenings, 3p-11:30p)

Schedule: 32 Hours, Evenings, 3p-11:30p, Every Other Weekend, Part-Time, Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of a 16-bed geriatric psychiatric care unit. Supports clinical staff with 15-min checks/continuous ligature rounds when possible

Responsibilities:

• Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
• Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communication with other departments.
• Makes calls and places consults in Meditech as directed by physicians or the licensed practitioner.
• Assists staff by running errands, delivering specimens, and paperwork as needed.
• Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, admission data, and messages.
• Demonstrates awareness of DMH Patient Rights Criteria.
• Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admission as needed.

Requirements:

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  Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
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  Experience:
  
  
  • Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience required.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Knowledge of medical-psychiatric terminology preferred.
  
  
  
  
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  Certification/Licensure:
  
  
  • BLS Certification required by DMH or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Must have CPR certification.
  • Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire
  
  
  
  
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  Hardware/Software: Meditech
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans