Unit Coordinator

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

  • The Unit Secretary functions in a complimentary or assistive role to all members of the healthcare team and carries out individual duties in accordance with policies and procedures of Fairview Hospital.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

  • Experience:

    • One-year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

  • Education and Training:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent.
    • Two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework required.
    • One year relevant experience can be substituted for coursework.

  • License, Certification & Registration:

    • None

  • Other Requirements:

    • Strong computer skills required.
    • Familiarity with Meditech preferred.
    • Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary.
    • Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, community offices and agencies.
    • Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently.
    • Must have ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc.
    • Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment.
    • Must have ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations.
    • Must possess ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech, with or without use of prosthesis.
    • Bilingual skills consistent with patient population are preferred.
    • Must possess the ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy.

Location: Berkshire Health Systems · FVH Med Surge 2nd Floor
Schedule: Full Time, Shift 1, 9:00am-5:00pm