Health Unit Coordinator

BenefitsTuition, Travel, and Wireless Service DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program to support mental healthEmployee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardshipsDiverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our companys DNA.Variable compensation plansHealth, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time OffNursing Tuition Assistance Program We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:Pet InsuranceTerm and Whole Life InsuranceShort-term DisabilityHospital IndemnityPersonal AccidentCritical IllnessCancer Coverage Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. The Health Unit Coordinator performs administrative support activities required for proper transcription of medication and treatment orders along with documenting and coordinating care from patient admission through discharge. The Health Unit Coordinators primary responsibility is clerical support for the nursing staff with the goal of optimizing professional care service provided to our patients. Position HighlightsTranscribes and process authorized health practitioner orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse.Keeps the nursing unit stocked, orderly and standard-ready.Greet patients, physicians, visitors, and staff who arrive on the unit and answer and triage unit phone calls.Schedules, tracks, and maintains internal and external healthcare provider appointments from admission through discharge.Ensures that care plan meeting information is communicated to patients, family members and responsible parties.Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent with college/business school coursework or previous experience is required.Proficient knowledge of medical terminology is required.Advanced knowledge/experience on the job or through formal education in medical order transcription is required.Proficient in computer use for email, data management and online health records.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors and to respond to their medical and physical needs.

Other Info

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Target: $18.00 per hour

Job City: Wayne

Requisition Number: 515884

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.