Health Unit Coord (HUC) - Neuro/Neurosurgery - Galveston

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

To support the daily operation of a patient care unit through clerical support to the health-care team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college course work.
• BLS certification.
• Proficient in typing, spelling, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/secretary activities for assigned area embodying the Principles of Service.
• Greets patients, guests, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Interacts with and provides services for patients and their families, appropriate to the specialty and age of the patient.
• Utilizes professional telephone etiquette at all times.
• Promptly answers telephones and intercoms.
• Accurately routes call and message to the appropriate individuals or departments.
• Uses basic computer skills and printing equipment to retrieve and process appropriate clinical information from the hospital information system.
• Promptly processes electronic mail and messages.
• Maintains bulletin boards, unit manuals, and files so they are current and in correct order.
• Sorts and distributes incoming unit mail.
• Maintains accurate logs and records.
• Organizes and prioritizes various aspects of work.
• Promptly and accurately enters and retrieves information through the Hospital Automated System.
• Practices positive guest and peer relations.
• Maintains unit Medical Records as outlined by UTMB policies and procedures.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of orders, admissions, transfers and discharges within 5 minutes of event.
• Transcribes, enters, and recognizes manual and electronic information to patient unit or hospital record.
• Compiles statistics and data for reporting purposes and maintains census reports.
• Maintains equipment and supplies on assigned unit.
• Tracks unit equipment loaned to other areas.
• Monitors, orders, and arranges repairs for equipment and supplies necessary to support the area operation.
• Obtains routine equipment as well as emergency equipment.
• Inventories unit equipment and assumes responsibility for the organization and disposition of equipment.
• Assists in protocol for evaluation of new supplies and medical/nursing consultation.
• Meets patient needs that do not directly relate to medical or nursing care.
• Assists nursing and admitting in patient room assignment.
• Works cooperatively with others to complete assignments.
• Coordinates patient schedules with other hospital services/departments.
• Assists in the maintenance of a neat and orderly environment.
• Respects and supports patient/family rights.
• Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
• Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
• Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED