Surgery Unit Coordinator, Recovery PACU, Full Time

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Work Shift: 40 hrs. M-F Days, Evenings 7AM-7PM

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Recovery PACU UTower

Under the direction/supervision of the Core Desk Nurse Coordinator, Nurse Manager, Nursing Director or AVP of Surgical and Perioperative Services, the Surgery Unit Coordinator (U) provides clerical support, promotes a professional atmosphere, and effective communication with physicians, patients, and staff.

• Answers telephone calls and routes or takes messages appropriately.

• Greets medical staff to include providing directions when needed.

• Preserves a clean, safe, and functional work area in the assigned unit.

• Maintains unit inventory and orders supplies when appropriate.

• Maintains equipment in good working order at all times.

• Prepares reports and enters data and information into applicable systems.

• Keeps leadership and managing staff informed on unit issues.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

N/A

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)

• Ability to operate office related equipment (i.e., copier, fax machine, scanner, etc.)

Department Specific Functions

• Promotes a calm, professional atmosphere that enhances productivity and a positive corporate image utilizing effective public relations and communications skills.

• Utilizes a calm, friendly, professional approach when communicating with supervisors, nurses, technicians, physicians, staff, and visitors.

• Demonstrates the ability to answer the department phones promptly, and professionally.

• Reports and prioritizes incoming messages accurately and forward the message to the appropriate person timely.

• Coordinates the ordering, maintenance of par levels, and delivery of unit-specific office, dietary, and patient care documentation forms as approved by the supervisor.

• Ensures a clean, safe, functional, and professional environment.

• Enters electronic work and repair requests on a timely basis.

• Prepares and updates the staff on-call lists on a timely manner, and accurately.

• Completes assigned tasks, and duties accurately and promptly.

• Maintains departmental employees’ records.

• Updates personnel contact information as needed accurately.

• Greets vendors and verifies that they have the approved materials management badge for compliance with hospital policies.

• Keeps PPE areas well stocked with hair covers, shoe covers, cover-alls, and mask always. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Utilizes

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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