Unit support representative vs unit coordinator

Differences between unit support representative and unit coordinator duties and responsibilities

Unit support representative example responsibilities.

• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnosis/recommendations into patients' medical records; transcribe physician orders into hospital computer system.
• Facilitate and assist with the discharge process of patients including completing all necessary paperwork and arranging patient transportation.
• Handle sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA protocols.
• Respect patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• File lab and x-ray reports, EKG's etc., with appropriate medical record and refill medical record in appropriate place.
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Unit coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Demonstrate care and compassion toward all patients and family members at all times.
• Receive all incoming phone calls; triage calls from the hospital emergency room.
• Display ability to identify and prioritize degree of urgency via assignment of triage.
• Review all patients EMR to ensure all appropriate power plans and quality measure consoles have been initiate.
• Coordinate the daily events in an ICU setting and all other secretarial duties, including but not limit to maintaining equipment.
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