Unit Coordinator- Main Operating Room

Stamford Health is seeking an individual to join our Main Operating room as a Unit Coordinator.  This is a Full-time role working during the days/evenings (7am-3pm) weekdays, rotating weekends and Holidays.

The primary role of Unit Coordinator is to provide administrative support on unit and serve as a central contact for telephone calls and distribution point for paperwork and test results. Additional duties include:

• Greets individuals coming to the unit, provides directions and information, and responds to needs and requests.
• Prepares, compiles, and maintains the patient's medical record on the nursing unit, including transcription of physician's orders and processing of ordered tests and procedures, from admission through discharge.
• Manages the unit's communication systems (phone, beepers, patient call bells, fax, etc.) to facilitate communication between members of the healthcare team and their clients.
• Assists in the patient discharge process.
• Responds to the patient call system, contacts nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Orders and maintains hospital supplies and documentation for patient care and office use.

About Stamford Health

 Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services.  Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships.  For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.

PERKS:

 As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

•  Competitive salary
•  Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
•  403b that includes employer contribution and match
•  Wellness programs
•  Paid Time Off accruals
•  Employee recognition programs
•  Tuition reimbursement
•  Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
•  Discounts to restaurants, theatre, spas, hotels, attractions, and gyms
•  On-site concierge service and more!