Summary

　　Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Responsibilities

　　Performs clerical responsibilities.

　　Maintains the patient chart.

　　Demonstrates good communication skills.

　　Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.

　　Manages supplies and equipment.

　　Participates in ongoing educational activities.

　　Completes assigned goals.

　　Requirements, Preferences and Experience

　　Education

　　Preferred: Associate degree in business related curriculum or its equivalent.

　　Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

　　Experience

　　Preferred: One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

　　Licensure, Registration, Certification

　　Preferred: BLS

　　Special Skills

　　Preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

　　Minimum: Ability to type 20 words per minute on a personal computer accessing the program with a mouse. Computer literacy.

　　About Baptist Memorial Health Care

　　At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

　　At Baptist, We Offer:

　　Competitive salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 5121 - Coordinator-Health Unit

　　Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital

　　Department: DC Med/Surg 8 Tower BMH Desoto

　　Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care

　　Type: Non Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Nights

　　Location: US:MS:Southaven

　　Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 19623