Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)- Med/Surg, Part Time

Samaritan Healthcare • Moses Lake, WA

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About The Position

At Samaritan Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the day to day workflow on the unit to facilitate the smooth operation of the department. A successful candidate will demonstrate active listening skills for the delivery of services in a professional and friendly manner whether answering phones, relaying messages, or greeting guests. Administrative tasks include assisting with clerical function for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; facilitation service requests, and inventory management for the unit. This is a Part-time position, variable days, with availability from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. to meet patient care needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient computer and phone skills.
• Knowledge of Meditech EMR system preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• One to two years' experience in health care environment preferred.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the clerical function for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provides accurate and consistent inventory/ordering of supplies using Meditech.
• Inventory, order, process, and monitor the delivery of supplies and equipment to the unit.
• Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions of intra-inter-departmental communications and other clerical activities.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, relaying messages, distributing mail, assembling admit charts, copying chart forms, scheduling procedures, inductions, surgeries to include pre-op responsibilities, within guidelines, greeting and directing visitors, checking current and upcoming shift staffing to ensure appropriate staff for scheduled procedures.
• Serves as liaison by greeting and facilitating information to patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians.
• Facilitates service requests to IT and maintenance to assure optimal functions: copy machine, computer and printer.
• Assists with monthly department staff schedule and PTO requests for staff with guidelines from the leader.
• Assists with staff edits in Kronos.
• Ensures a safe, clean and orderly environment at the nurse's station by assisting in keeping materials organized and counters clear.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization's values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED