Unit Coordinator

Unit Coordinator

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Shift Schedule: Full-time Position Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5:00PM)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:

Founded in 1871 as the Hebrew Home for Aged and Disabled and previously referred to as the “Jewish Home”, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) has a long and storied history of providing high-quality care to the community’s most vulnerable older adults. Guided by the values and principles of the Jewish tradition, our mission is to enrich the lives of older adults from all faiths and backgrounds.

Situated in the city’s Excelsior neighborhood on a state-of-the-art, nine-acre campus, SFCJL includes the 191-unit Frank Residences assisted living and memory care (open since 2020), and the 375-bed Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center (JHRC), which has the distinction of being the largest, private, nonprofit distinct-part skilled nursing facility in the state of California. Additionally, our campus includes a 12 bed, short-term acute psychiatric unit, unique for its specialization in mental healthcare for older adults. All combined, SFCJL serves a vibrant and diverse population of more than 2,500 patients and residents annually.

What you’ll do as a Unit Coordinator:

Responsible for supporting the Unit Manager, Social Services, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in all administrative unit functions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, and with San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living’s policies and procedures.

• Coordinates staff scheduling for the unit and prepares bi-weekly payroll accurately, in a timely manner
• Functions as a receptionist for the unit taking messages and returning calls for Unit Manager, Social Worker, and Nursing staff; frequently checks and promptly responds to all emails
• Transcribes Physicians’ orders; manages pharmacy refills; ensures all nursing forms are current and available
• Responsible for filing, copying, and scanning/faxing documents; distributes mail and orders supplies for the unit
• Creates and maintains various resident files such as disaster, personal effects, mortuary designation, annual universal lifeline forms, as well as summarizing monthly behavior monitoring log
• Coordinates and completes all non- employee sitter files; partners with Human Resources to ensure background checks are completed, and works with families to complete required duties check off the list
• Greets, welcomes, and interfaces with all visitors, families, residents, patients, and staff
• Works closely with families and unit staff to coordinate internal/external resident appointments; prepares for and assists with new admissions; answers call lights and, participates in all quality improvement activities
• Responsible for contacting families and communicating the following; appointments, bed hold notifications, information requests, and miscellaneous information on behalf of the Unit Manager, Social Worker, and IDT
• Monitors residents checking in to and out of the unit
• Completes online or routine catalog shopping for resident needs as directed by Social Worker and Unit Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why you should work for us as a Unit Coordinator:

• FULL BENEFITS - Includes Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for every team member who works 20 hours or more a week.
• PENSION PLAN- Included through your union.
• 403b RETIREMENT- Ability to participate.
• PAID TIME OFF - Start accruing PTO on your first day of work!
• Tuition reimbursement – Reimbursement for clinical tracks, up to $5,250.00 for full-time employees, and $2,625.00 for part-time employees.
• Commuter check program
• Weekday shuttle services- provided to and from Glen Park BART station.
• Referral Bonus - Earn an extra $1000 when we hire your referrals.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) - FSAs allow you to set aside a portion of your income, before taxes, to pay for qualified health care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Life is full of challenges, and sometimes balancing it is difficult. We are proud to provide a confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families. FREE
• Access to LIFEMART - member savings platform, that provides discounts on everyday products and services.
• These are a few of our represented benefits.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in along term health care setting working directly with residents, families, and staff preferred
• Experience in coordination of services in a health care setting, preferred
• Cultural sensitivity of Jewish traditions and Russian Émigré issues
• Strong English communication skills (written, verbal, and comprehension)
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Word, and electronic health records