Health Unit Assistant; Psychiatric Adult; 0.8FTE; Day/PM Shift
About The Position
The Health Unit Assistant (described in the job description as a Health Unit Coordinator, or HUC) coordinates communication among nursing staff, physicians, other departments and professional staff, patients, and families regarding patient care. The HUC supports unit operations by maintaining and sharing information, managing the desk area, facilitating the use of technology, monitoring and communicating bed status, and coordinating downtime procedures. The position uses Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serves as an Epic resource for physicians and nursing staff. The position is in Psychiatric Adult and is listed as 0.8 FTE on a Day/PM shift. The employee must be available for day-shift HUC orientation during the first weeks of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be available for day-shift HUC orientation during the first weeks of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology.
- Computer skills.
- Rhythm interpretation skills.
- Previous experience in a health care setting.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate communication among nursing staff, physicians, other departments and professional staff, patients, and families regarding patient care.
- Support unit operations by knowing and communicating information and managing the desk area.
- Facilitate the use of technology.
- Monitor and communicate bed status.
- Coordinate downtime procedures.
- Use Epic to facilitate patient care orders.
- Serve as an Epic resource to physicians and nursing staff.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee recognition program.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.
- Support and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
