Health Unit Coordinator, 1 West

WVU Medicine

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assumes responsibility for the organization of the assigned department. Performs multiple clerical and receptionist duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of administrative experience.
• Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.
• Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job.
• Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.
• Ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers and discharges appropriate to the ages of the patients served to provide for a smooth and efficient flow pattern.
• Organizes and maintains Patient Medical Record according to the Medical Record Policies and Procedures
• Checks charts of patients scheduled for surgery or other special procedures to verify completeness of orders, consents, lab results, and signatures and makes copies as appropriate.
• Promptly answers patient call lights and notifies appropriate personnel of response to call light. Initiates a face to face response, when necessary. Communicates in a manner appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Utilizes the computer system independently to verify orders. Reviews new orders on PAL and responds to priorities promptly. Completes consults accurately.
• Receives and delivers information timely and accurately. Immediately notifies RN of diagnostic results when called to the unit.
• Reviews HUC audit form for compliance and reports any non-compliance to charge nurse and/or Director.
• Completes and maintains documentation related to unit activities including but not limited to time and attendance, patient assignment sheets, current census within acceptable standards.
• Restocks all medicine cupboards, nurse servers, and filing drawers with appropriate supplies/forms on a routine basis.
• Orders, delivers, transports, receives, and returns supplies from ancillary departments according to departmental standards accurately and timely.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations such as code 69 and acute care transfers.
• Maintains white boards in patient rooms and nurses’ station when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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