Health Unit Coordinator- Acute Care

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

2d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support its Acute Care teams in the Medical Surgical and Intermediate Units at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role provides clerical and administrative support to the nursing team and serves as a communication link among providers, patients, families, and hospital departments. The coordinator supports daily operations by monitoring electronic medical records, processing physician orders, coordinating communications, and contributing to patient care. This position is scheduled for the second shift, 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., for 24 hours per week, and is benefits eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Typing skills of 20 words per minute and computer skills.
Completion of a basic EKG course and/or a score of 85% or higher on the BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.
Ability to work independently and react calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
Excellent communication technique.

Responsibilities

Answer and direct calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments professionally and pleasantly.
Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly notify nursing staff of changes.
Obtain and accurately document vital signs and report abnormal findings in a timely manner.
Maintain proficiency with computer and electronic health record systems.
Communicate information and relay messages accurately and efficiently to providers, nursing staff, and other departments.
Prepare, maintain, and organize patient charts.
Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and responsibilities.
Perform cardiac monitoring duties and appropriately report changes in patient status.
Serve as the unit receptionist and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.