Health Unit Coord

• Performs clerical duties to support patient care activities
• Initiates, assembles, and maintains patient charts following procedures
• Files reports and test results
• Processes ordered tests, medications, procedures, and appointments
• Processes patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Informs team members of reports, orders, and other information
• Answers telephones and manages the patient call system
• Serves as an information resource to patients, staff, and the public
• Consistently interacts appropriately with all ages
• Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents
• Maintains an organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents
• Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube system, and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs
• Greets visitors and helps them as needed
• Answers telephones and contacts nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones
• Tracks call light response time for the unit
• Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff
• Performs work area duties as directed by the nurse or physician
• Runs errands, picks up supplies, and transports patients
• Maintains par levels of inventory, including requisitions/forms, and stocks work area supplies and equipment
• Maintains a clean, safe, and functional work area
• Coordinates transportation for patients and patient items as delegated

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease
• Ability to take instruction from a doctor
• Familiarity with medical charts and records
• High attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard skills
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred

Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1