Hospital Unit Coordinator

The 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.

This 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 directed