Resource Development Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Hawaii

Job Title: Unit Healthcare Coordinator
Department: Emergency Room
Reports To: Patient Accounts Manager
Status: Full-Time/Part-Time/Per-Diem

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for clerical, receptionist, and secretarial duties necessary for the smooth functioning of the nursing unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Calls ambulance transfers, setting appointments, transportation, etc. and notifies RN.
• Performs clerical duties related to procedures, such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death by assembling and preparing appropriate charts, consents and forms, proper handling of patient valuables, etc.
• Utilizes computer programs as related to patient care areas, including data input and extraction as directed.
• Keeps the patient’s chart current by scanning documents into Cerner.
• Ensures accuracy of patient forms by correct labeling, allergy information and filing.
• Activates emergency personnel in code situations via appropriate communication devices.
• Assist nursing staff by physically delivering specimens, requisitions, messages, mail, etc.
• Orders and organizes clerical supplies while ensuring adequate quantities are available.
• Performs clerical duties related to procedures needed by ER Nursing Staff.
• Complies with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, safety program requirements, corporate compliance program standards of conduct, all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects, equipment and patients served.
• Sitting for extended period.
• Occasional periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Mental Demands:
• High levels of attention to detail, concentration and alertness needed.
• Ability to solve distinct issues effectively.
• Ability to react and perform effectively in emergency dynamic environments.

Communication Demands:
• Ability to communicate verbally and written clearly and effectively.
• Be approachable; relate well to others; be receptive to feedback and articulate clearly.
• Actively listens to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Skills/Knowledge:
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology and practices related to administrative functions.

Education/Training:
• High School diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Accurate typing skills (Required).
• Computer skills with word processing programs (Required).
• Hawaii Certified Nurse Aide License (Preferred).

Experience:
• Two years of experience in medical setting (Preferred).
• Previous unit or ward clerk experience (Preferred).

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.