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Unit Coordinator - Operating Room - Per Diem DAYS

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Location: Burlington, MA
Job ID: 159246-1A
Date Posted: Apr 28, 2020
Category: Specialist

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Job Description

Welcome To

Welcome to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a world-renowned tertiary medical center known for its innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment and leading-edge research. A teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the hospital provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to kidney and liver transplantation. It is a national leader in a number of health care areas, including stroke, weight management and lung screenings, among many others. Lahey also helps to advance medicine through research and the education of tomorrow's health care leaders.

About the Job

Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides clerical support to inpatient nursing unit.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

 

  1. Prepares patients charts, ensuring that all necessary forms are available and relevant patient information is ready for use or review daily 

 

  1. Assembles charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

 

  1. Utilizes appropriate computer systems to process physician orders for relevant patient information

 

  1. Utilizes bedtracking systems to support timely patient flow.

 

  1. Answers telephones, following Lahey Clinic’s established greeting; takes and transmits messages to unit staff. 

 

  1. Responds to queries from physicians, nursing staff, and visitors taking care not disclose confidential patient information to unauthorized individuals in accordance with various Lahey policies, outside regulations and laws governing patient confidentiality including but not limited to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

 

  1. Inventories nursing unit’s office supply’s and orders new supplies as needed to maintain standard inventory levels.  Stores supplies ensuring that areas are neat and organized. 
  2. Follows department procedures related to access to non-controlled medications, such as IV solutions and vaccines, when granted access to these medications as part of the job functions. 

 

 

 

 

Organizational Requirements:

  • Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities. 
  • Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
  • Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
  • Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
  • Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
  • Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
  • Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
  • Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Education:  Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

 

Licensure, Certification, Registration:  None

 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Requires basic compter skills involving standard software for recording patient information in computerized databases, proficiency in reading comprehension, spelling, and writing normally obtained in high school and on-the-job experience.

 

Experience:  None

 

Shift

40 HOUR _DAYS

About Us

Beth Israel Lahey Health is an integrated system providing patients with better care wherever they are. Care informed by world-class research and education. We are doctors and nurses, technicians and social workers, innovators and educators, and so many others. All with a shared vision for what healthcare can and should be. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining top talent. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities in which we work and serve. With a team approach to care, we encourage learning and growth at all levels and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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