Health Unit Coordinator Per Diem
About The Position
Wellfound is hiring a Per diem Health Unit Coordinator to join our team. These are 12 hours shifts from either 7 am – 7:30 pm or 7pm - 7:30 am. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. Supports patient care in the performance of general clerical, reception and scheduling duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent fosters positive customer relations and communications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- One (1) year administrative support in healthcare required, preferably in a mental health setting.
Nice To Haves
- preferably in a mental health setting
Responsibilities
- Enters/transcribes orders into information system and on appropriate forms so that patient information is current; communicates orders to involved department(s) as necessary.
- Performs receptionist duties at the assigned station; handles incoming and outgoing communications, transfers calls appropriately, answers questions and assists visitors in accordance with established procedures. Gives messages to patients and staff members
- Updates and verifies patient data in information system; maintains unit specific records as assigned.
- Aids in making appointments if requested.
- Maintains a neat and organized work environment; orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary; identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair requests in system, tags equipment and removes from service.
- Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
- Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities. Participates in growth opportunities.
- Work at Mental Health Tech as needed until scheduled staff arrive
- Complete bed board and EVS applications in EPIC for bed cleaning
- Provides customer service and meets patient needs as requested
- Communicates with dietary regarding meals when needed
- Delivers labs specimens as requested
- Assists in obtaining required patient information
- Completes insurance verification and registration of patients in I&A completely. Manages WQs in EPIC to ensure proper registration for all patients.
Benefits
- Hourly: $21.75 - $40.33 depending on experience on the union scale
- Weekend Shift Differential: $1.25 an hour
- Employee Assistance Program up on hire
- 403B with company match
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
