Unit Coordinator
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, United States
Job Description
Position to meet Patients needs such as but no limited too, Patients admissions: downloading and printing relevant medical and legal documents. Organize and create chart for each new admission. Communicate with Aamp;R when each patient arrives; ensure pts are evaluated in timely manner. Accept admission medical documents and property from County sheriff deputies, and ensure placed in chart. Track incoming admissions on calendar, ensure admission is communicated to unit. Assist with appropriate bed assignment. Assist with patient escort into facility from sheriff. During Patient Admission: Attend daily treatment team. Schedule ancillary appointments with providers and arrange transportation with ambulance company, including faxing all documents. Search for ancillary providers in the community when needed. Assist with scheduling and facilitating competency evaluations with DSH psychologists. Patient Discharge: Track discharges on calendar; ensure communication to appropriate charge nurse. Begin discharge packet and gather all discharge documentation
Gather patient property in time for discharge. Assist with patient escort out of facility to sheriff. Competency Evaluations: Print all medical records and upload into DSH SharePoint. Other duties such as but not limited to Organizational/other tasks when necessary, such as:
o manage/organize patient valuables
o print name signs for patient rooms
o ensure census board is updated
o print and assemble competency related curriculum
o gather and disseminate patient mail
o cover breaks and lunches in reception
o answer phones on unit
wage range $17.67/hr. - $22/hr.
Requirements
**High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate and/or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have current CPR, and Handle with Care certifications, or obtain within 30 days of hire. Must be 18 years of age, have a current negative TB test or medical clearance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits and 401k