Health Unit Coordinator
About The Position
The Health Unit Coordinator supports the mission of providing quality healthcare to the patients of WhidbeyHealth by ensuring the efficient flow of communication and coordination of the non-clinical operations of the patient care area they are assigned to. The Health Unit Coordinator is an essential part of the patient care team and may be responsible for maintaining and organizing patient records, monitoring telemetry units, answering incoming calls and inquiries to the department, and working in tandem with other healthcare professionals on the unit to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. In addition the Health Unit Coordinator is expected to demonstrate professional behavior, display appropriate conduct and show consideration, respect and patience towards all patients, families, and other staff members. Weekend Duty / Holiday Rotation EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of medical terminology as applicable to the position. Candidates must have the ability to be highly organized and multi-task at various works stations or settings, remain calm and cooperative in a stressful work environment and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Two (2) years of related experience required which could include medical front office experience, or prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant. All Health Unit Coordinators hired for In-Patient Nursing are required to obtain telemetry monitoring certification within 90 days of hire. High school diploma or equivalent required, additional coursework in telemetry monitoring strongly preferred but training will be provided during probationary period. Note: Candidates hired for the Emergency Dept will start as Health Unit Coordinator I and candidates hired for Inpatient Nursing will start as Health Unit Coordinator II. Benefit Information and Wage Transparency: WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, "benefit eligible". Click here for benefit information. Wage Range: $19.380 - $38.692
Requirements
- ability to apply knowledge of medical terminology as applicable to the position
- ability to be highly organized and multi-task at various works stations or settings
- remain calm and cooperative in a stressful work environment
- respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Two (2) years of related experience required which could include medical front office experience, or prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant
- All Health Unit Coordinators hired for In-Patient Nursing are required to obtain telemetry monitoring certification within 90 days of hire
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- additional coursework in telemetry monitoring strongly preferred but training will be provided during probationary period
Responsibilities
- maintaining and organizing patient records
- monitoring telemetry units
- answering incoming calls and inquiries to the department
- working in tandem with other healthcare professionals on the unit to ensure the delivery of quality patient care
- demonstrate professional behavior
- display appropriate conduct
- show consideration, respect and patience towards all patients, families, and other staff members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
