Health Unit Coordinator

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Assists with the efficient operation of the department. The job is responsible for supporting patient care in the performance of reception, support, and general clerical duties including receiving incoming calls and visitors, facilitating communication among staff and maintaining department records.

Job Responsibilities :

• Address staffing needs upon request.
• Monitors nursing personnel information to keep accurate and up to date.
• Demonstrates ability to use available software programs.
• Contributes to the efficient operations of the unit and department.
• Follows the directions of the nurse manager by collecting unit data to identify trends and improve unit outcomes.
• Demonstrates a commitment to growth and maintenance of competency.
• Greets and assists all customers, physicians, patients, visitors and employees in a friendly and timely manner.
• Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees and physicians within the assigned work area.
• Assists physicians in locating patients, staff and information. Maintains and updates phone list / database / etc.

Job Requirements :

Minimum : High School diploma or GED Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in daily and long-term assignments. Self-motivated, well organized, and detail-oriented. American Heart Association BLS

Where You'll Work :

Chandler, Arizona, has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities. For more than 50 years, Dignity Health's Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our organization stands for : showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

Pay Range $18.00 - $21.03 / hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.