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Unit Coordinator-ed, FT

Company: Gunnison Valley Health System
Location: Gunnison
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

The Emergency Department Unit Coordinator provides a variety of support functions that contribute to the overall efficient operations of multiple patient care units. The Emergency Department Unit Coordinator is the first person patients encounter when entering the hospital. Receives incoming patients for hospitalization. Interviews patients or relatives to obtain identifying information and other data required for admission records.Assigns patient to appropriate room or ward as designated by supervisor. Prepares dismissal and other records. Additional responsibilities include scheduling, and verification of insurance pre-certification. The Emergency Department Unit Coordinator also receives admitted patients, initiates patient files, takes action on doctors' orders, processes discharges, transfers, and prepares hospital statistical reports. Answers and/or directs inquiries for staff and visitors. Multi-tasking is at the heart of this position, and the UC must be able to understand which tasks are critical to immediate patient care and prioritize tasks correctly. Demonstrates ability to multi-task, and handle multiple departments, all while answering the phone and greeting customers and visitors. At times very graphic traumatic and emotional scenes unfold in the ER and this position requires a calm and strong demeanor. Greet patients and alert a nurse to immediate needs. Responsible for the Coordination of Emergency Surgeries. Facilitator for ED, Critical Care, Med/Surge, and Obstetrics departments.Education: High School education or equivalentExperience: Previous hospital experience preferred, Knowledge of medical terminology required, Experience with computers, fax/copy machines, telephone etiquette, paging systems, cellular phones an data base systems preferred,Licenses/Certification: CPR certifiedCompensation: $19.10 - $21.96/hr, depending on experience.Benefits EligibilityMedical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Keywords: Gunnison Valley Health System, Snowmass , Unit Coordinator-ed, FT, Other , Gunnison, Colorado

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