Job Description

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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 Coordinator's primary responsibility is clerical support for the nursing staff with the goal of optimizing professional care service provided to our patients.

*Transcribes 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.

*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.

*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

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