Coordinator, Health Unit

DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL•Duncan, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Clerk (HUC) serves as a central hub for communication within and between departments. The HUC supports a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture and provides courteous, timely assistance to patients, guests, and members of the healthcare and ancillary care teams. The role uses electronic systems to support surgical scheduling, patient throughput, transfers, status changes, and outpatient treatment scheduling. It also assists perioperative leadership with administrative and equipment-related tasks. This is a full-time night-shift position at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma. The role requires respirator and fit testing. Vaccinations are required under DRH policy, with medical and religious exemptions available upon request. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to Oklahoma law regarding THC testing.

Requirements

Fluency in oral and written English.
Basic computer skills, including sending and receiving email, navigating information technology associated with the position, and using Electronic Health Record information tools.
High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association BLS certification required or to be obtained upon employment.
Must meet the safety-sensitive position requirement not to test positive for THC in pre-employment or employment drug tests.
Must undergo respirator and fit testing.
Vaccinations are required per DRH policy; medical and religious exemptions are available upon request.

Responsibilities

Use proper telephone skills and etiquette.
Respond promptly and courteously to healthcare and ancillary care team members’ needs and requests, with appropriate follow-up.
Transport medications from the pneumatic tube and/or desk area to the RN or anesthesia provider.
Answer patient call lights and respond to requests in a timely manner.
Greet patients and guests upon arrival to the department.
Update patients and guests about expected wait times.
Use the electronic system to follow the surgical schedule and patient throughput, enter transfer requests, and complete status changes as needed.
Enter information in the electronic scheduling system to schedule outpatient infusions and non-surgical treatments.
Assist perioperative leadership with timekeeping, reviewing and closing records, and entering and following equipment work orders.
Organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks while maintaining quality.
Apply DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
Perform other related duties as assigned.