Health Unit Coordinator (ACU)

Jefferson Healthcare • Port Townsend, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a part-time Health Unit Coordinator to join our Acute Care Unit (ACU) team! In this role, the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) will be responsible for acting as a receptionist, patient flow facilitator, and communication coordinator for the unit. You will also be responsible for maintaining electronic medical charts for all incoming patients, managing schedules, assisting providers with phone calls, and facilitating patient information and provider processes, as well as monitoring the telemetry machines. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities, and strong computer skills, including knowledge of electronic medical records. If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and joining the mission of Jefferson Healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of electronic medical records

Nice To Haves

• Unit secretary course completion preferred
• Nursing Assistant Certified or program completion preferred
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting as a unit secretary experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Acting as a receptionist
• Patient flow facilitator
• Communication coordinator for the unit
• Maintaining electronic medical charts for all incoming patients
• Managing schedules
• Assisting providers with phone calls
• Facilitating patient information and provider processes
• Monitoring the telemetry machines

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• PTO
• Outstanding benefits , including low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
• Hands-on training with opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED