Health Unit Coord

Kaiser Permanente • Silverdale, WA

85d

About The Position

The HUC supports the clinical staff in the department by performing clerical duties and indirect patient care within the department. The HUC coordinates clinical testing requirements by coordinating care with ancillary departments. The HUC is essential for maximizing efficient patient flow within the department. The HUC reports to the manager of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Medical terminology.
• Communication skills.
• Legible penmanship.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience as a HUC in a hospital or ED/UC.
• CPR at time of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care by monitoring, coordinating and communicating patient care orders.
• Monitors Track board for new orders, coordinates completion of orders with radiology, laboratory, specialty and other departments.
• Notifies appropriate departments of new orders.
• Monitors and assures all new orders are completed, coordinates radiology tests and blood draws, places referrals and acknowledges orders when completed.
• Manages all paper documents and paper supplies.
• Admits or arrives patients as necessary (via ambulance, transfer from another department, or direct admit) and completes necessary arrival procedure.
• Coordinates admission to the hospital.
• Displays excellent communication skills.
• Greets family members presenting at nurses station and provides accurate, courteous information.
• Answers incoming phone calls.
• May answer incoming radio calls.
• Communicates promptly and accurately with providers and clinical staff as required.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Has a working knowledge of: EPIC, downtime procedures, disaster procedures.
• Remains calm and efficient in stressful situations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED