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Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and secretarial services to a nursing unit. The role supports patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and other unit operations, while helping ensure timely communication and follow-up. The position is full time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift at Parkwest Medical Center.

Requirements

No specific minimum education is required; qualifying formal education and/or prior work experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the essential tasks.
No minimum experience is required.
No licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths.
Bring STAT orders to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.
Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly, and notify consults as ordered.
Requisition supplies, equipment, maintenance, and repair services, and prepare related forms.
Maintain appropriate unit stock and equipment inventories.
Answer telephones and intercoms, and relay and document messages.
Help ensure timely follow-up on patient requests.
Assist physicians in obtaining reports from laboratory, radiology, and other departments.
Schedule patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctors’ appointments as requested.
Organize patient charts in the proper sequence.
Label and replenish necessary forms.
Obtain patient records from other facilities.
Manage patient flow using the flowboard, if applicable.
Ensure appropriate discharge disposition is recorded in electronic medical records.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.