Health Unit Coordinator- Labor & Delivery
Cleveland Clinic
Mayfield Hts, OH
Job posting number: #7265852 (Ref:ccf20760668)
Posted: July 24, 2024
Job Description
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service to patients, families, visitors, and other caregivers to promote and support positive patient experiences. Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
Performing administrative and clerical duties.
Maintaining communication with patients, families, and other caregivers.
Conducting patient orientation and ensuring patients' needs are met.
Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
The future caregiver is someone who:
Is professional, reliable, and punctual.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic in a team environment.
Is technologically proficient.
Has excellent communication skills.
Can effectively multi-task while paying attention to details and staying organized.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to build a career at a hospital that prioritizes career growth, learning opportunities, and employee wellness. This opportunity also offers tuition reimbursement as a part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts an in-person greeting, welcome and orientation to the unit for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Responds to patient call lights in a manner that expedites appropriate follow through.
- Makes rounds on patients throughout their hospital stay.
- Communicates and facilitates communication with patients, families, other departments and health care team members regarding patient care.
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provides concierge service to assist patients and families with way finding and directs them to available resources.
- Assembles and maintains patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Assists with unit clerical functions.
- Assists in trouble-shooting equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma orGED required.
- College degree preferred.
Certifications:
- None required.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience in a customer service-related role.
- Prior job experience with typing or computer training or equivalent coursework.
- Microsoft Office experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires frequent data entry, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Requires normal or corrected speech, hearing and vision.
- Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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