Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

Description Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department @ Swedish Cherry Hill Day Shift Per Diem 12 Hour Shifts Responsible and accountable for the coordination of information and clerical support needed for the care and flow of patients in the Swedish Medical Center and Emergency Department environment. Management of the Medical Chart, files, on-call physicians, order entry, admission, discharge and disposition of the patient from the department. Maintains and retrieves clinical information as needed to meet regulatory requirements. Provides front line customer service and service recovery responsibility. Manages computer systems specific to the Emergency Department. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Manages the information required to meet regulatory requirements. Coordinates order entry and results/reports needed for patient care. Demonstrates team behavior that supports and meets the team values. Performs data entry and collection of data needed to evaluate systems and processes. Initiates and prioritizes telephone communications. Admission and disposition of the ED patient. Maintains the immediate work environment. Assures equipment is in working order, and troubleshoots as necessary. Locates outside physicians via the call schedule or as directed by the ED medical staff. Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement processes. Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings. Manages department specific computer systems such as discharge instructions, Electronic Medical Record. Represents the ED via membership on SMC committees. Greets and directs patients/customers presenting to the Medical Center and ED. Provides ongoing position development and assists in the orientation and education processes for new and existing staff. Required qualifications: 1 year Related experience in a medical setting or completion of unit coordinator program. Preferred qualifications: Coursework/Training: One year college studies. Coursework/Training: Medical terminology. Insurance and data entry systems experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. About the Team Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Swedish, named a LinkedIn Top Company to grow your career, employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business. We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Requsition ID: 221786 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Clinical Administration Job Function: Clinical Support Job Schedule: Per-Diem Job Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 3903 SCH EMERGENCY SERVICES Address: WA Seattle 500 17th Ave Work Location: Swedish Cherry Hill 500 17th-Seattle Pay Range: $25.53 - $35.63 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. Swedish Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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