Health Unit Coordinator - Renal Acute

Company: Providence
Location: Spokane
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionHealth Unit Coordinator - (70 hours per 2-week pay period, Day shift) Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's HospitalUnder the general direction of the Nursing Unit management team, supports the operations of the nursing unit by serving as the receptionist / concierge for patients and visitors, answering incoming phone calls and call lights, monitoring supply inventory and ordering and stocking supplies. The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

• Answers incoming phone calls and promptly, accurately and addresses caller's needs, maintaining patient confidentiality
• Tactfully handles difficult situations; all contacts are handled professionally and always with courtesy
• Maintains stock levels for nursing forms, patient supplies and office supplies; distributes accurately when stock delivered
• Schedules patient-related appointments in appropriate departments
• Assists in the orientation and development of new staff
• Schedules ground transportation for discharged patients when requestedRequired qualifications:
  • 2 years general office, and/or Health Unit Coordinator experienceOur best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.About ProvidenceAt Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.About the TeamProvidence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.Requsition ID: 111710 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Clinical Administration Job Function: Clinical Support Schedule: Part time Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 3040 MEDSURG 5S Address: WA Spokane 101 W 8th AveProvidence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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