Health Unit Coordinator - Per Diem

TriState Health Career•Clarkston, WA

About The Position

This position is a non-benefited per diem role, eligible for per diem differential. Must be available to work some weekends and evenings as needed. We are looking for a Health Unit Coordinator ( HUC) to work in our Medical-Surgical department. The Health Unit Coordinator collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care and transition out of the hospital setting. The right candidate should embody excellent customer service skills with a patient-centered focus. Responsibilities include, but not limited to admission, transfer and discharge of patient accounts as well as coordinating activities with the patient care team. This position requires effective communication skills an ability to multitask during periods of high unit activity, while maintaining attention to detail. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to; ordering supplies, answering the telephone, using Microsoft Office, managing the nurse call system and phones. This is a per-diem position with a varied schedule, to include day shift on Saturdays and occasional vacation relief.

Requirements

Demonstrates effective and respectful communication with patients, families and the healthcare team, using excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Ability to quickly and appropriately prioritize tasks and manage interruptions
Ability to multi-task with multiple request being asked at once
Complete work timely and accurately
Work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Demonstrates exemplary telephone etiquette
Possess accurate keyboarding skills
High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Previous health care experience and clerical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining daily flow of the unit in a high-paced environment
Communicate with staff, families, and other departments utilizing effective communication skills
Effectively coordinates communications involving incoming calls, pages, and nurse call light system
Coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers of patients and maintains medical records and release of information for continuation of care
Effectively manage various administrative tasks such as entering patient charges, ordering supplies, and other duties as assigned
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail which is critical when dealing with patient care
Recognized possible issues and acts proactively to avoid a negative impact
Able to appropriately process the flow and events occurring within the unit