Unit Coordinator, Nursing, Job in Kenya

Responsibilities:

  • Update daily census on the computer system and ensures accurate bed allocation and billing class for the patients in the unit.
  • Manage Unit admissions, transfers and discharges, and communicates these movements to the Nurse Manager.
  • Ensure accurate filing of patients’ records such as insurance forms, diagnostic and clinical reports as per hospital policy.
  • Ensure availability of required stationery in the unit and in the nursing stations.
  • Responsible for unit stocks and prompt billing of used consumables, drugs and professional fees after unit procedures.
  • Assist the nurse manager with distribution and collection of Satisfaction Survey Questionnaires and is familiar with the Complaint handling System.
  • Maintains open communication of available beds for admission with patient services staff and duty managers.
  • Maintains physician fee for service book and ensure physicians have signed after ward rounds/procedures.
  • Responds to enquiries by visitors and staff and provides appropriate directions.
  • Alerts nurse manger about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences.
  • Ensures patient records are sent to Medical Records Department upon patient discharge.
  • Collaborates with Consulting Clinic staff to make follow up appointments for discharged patients
  • Handles incoming calls and directs them to the appropriate persons.
  • Works closely with security officer of the unit to control visitors.

Requirements:


  • Minimum O ’level Certificate.
  • Heart-saver certification is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge in Computer Operations.
  • Certificate/experience in Front Office Management. 

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