Hospital Unit Coordinator

Job SummaryThe Unit Clerk is a member of the nursing team who performs various clerical functions for the nursing unit; provides reception for designated area & arranges for patient examinations/testing as required. Essential ResponsibilitiesThis description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval. Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws Performs clerical functions within the department including but not limited to telephone reception, transcription of orders, chart flagging & maintaining department records (i. e.

, statistics, logbook and/or census board) Demonstrates an understanding of patients in various age groups, cultural diversity & lifestyle choices & adapts communication styles to accommodate such differences Observes all applicable regional, medical center & department polices & procedures Maintains equipment & supplies in accordance w/ department guidelines KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help & give information Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences & show empathy Take Pride:

Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team & KP Performs other duties as required Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directedExperienceBasic Qualifications: Completion & certification of an approved KP Hospital Unit Coordinator course OR one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years as a Hospital Unit Coordinator in an acute care setting, which included transcription of MD orders, completion of requisitions & arrangements for patient examinations, test, etc Computer knowledge Knowledge of Medical TerminologyEducationN/ALicense, Certification, RegistrationN/AAdditional RequirementsN/APreferred QualificationsN/A