Job Title: Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary

We are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Options: PRN

About Us
UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.
Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.
The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health – Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders. Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to the multidisciplinary care, pioneering research and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center. In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians.

Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Performs clerical duties on the unit under the direction of the Licensed Nursing Personnel. Utilizes professional communication skills between personnel within the department, and to other departments in relation to patient care. Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and co-workers at all times.

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, visitors, and other customers utilizing effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Maintains the patient record by properly stickering, identifying, and filing all patient documents
• Forwards all medical records to the HIM department upon discharge
• Ensures station census is accurate and all patients are correct in computer systems
• Maintains clean and organized workstations
• Reports hazards and unsafe practices to leadership or other appropriate individuals
• Orders, stocks, and maintains clerical supplies and patient care documents
• Writes legibly and transcribes communication accurately
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Previous clerical/computer experience and medical terminology strongly preferred. Experience with software systems. Experience in charging supplies (required)

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic
Partner401K with Employer Match
Opportunities for Advancement

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