Health Unit Coordinator II-NAHUC certification requiredLGH FT 7am-3:30pm

Centra Health • Lynchburg, VA

11d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed professional nurse (nurse), the Health Unit Coordinator II (HUC) performs a variety of secretarial/clerical duties. The HUC adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and to transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED. Anyone hired prior to September 1, 2011, is grandfathered
• Certified by National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC)

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics
• Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
• Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals
• Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
• Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner
• Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
• Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process
• Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
• Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs
• Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED