Health Unit Coordinator Medical Surgical Unit

About the position

Banner Del Webb Medical Center is seeking a new Health Unit Coordinator. This entry level position is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and patients, calls in consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts. This position is a Full Time Day Shift, 7am to 3:30pm. This will include weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential as well as an 18% Night shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department.
• Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
• Enters pending discharges into the system and coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
• Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program.
• BLS certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Benefits

• Health and financial security options.
• Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% Night shift differential.