Health Unit Coordinator, Emergency Department

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) in the Emergency Department at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a full-time position requiring 72 hours per pay period on a day shift from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. The role involves rotating holidays and working three full weekends every six weeks. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning facility with 468 beds, recognized for its advanced care in stroke recovery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery. The Emergency Department is a fast-paced environment with a focus on providing outstanding patient care during emergencies. The HUC will provide clerical and secretarial services to the nursing unit, ensuring efficient operations and patient care.

Requirements

• None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job.
• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum experience: None.
• Licensure Requirement: None.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death.
• Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.
• Transcribes physician's orders accurately and in a timely manner and notifies consults as ordered.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms.
• Keeps unit stock and equipment inventories at appropriate levels.
• Answers telephone and intercoms; relays and documents messages.
• Helps to ensure that follow-up to patients request is timely.
• Assists physicians in obtaining reports from lab, radiology, etc.
• Schedules patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctors appointments for patients as requested.
• Organizes patient charts in proper sequence.
• Labels and replenishes all necessary forms.
• Obtains patient records from other facilities.
• Manages patient flow via flowboard if applicable.
• Assures appropriate discharge disposition in electronic medical records.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unmatched medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED