Health Unit Coord, A4S

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

5d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (A4S) position is located at the Burnet Campus in the A4S Gastroenterology/Colorectal Surgery Unit. This role involves providing daily operational and administrative support for the unit and outpatient services, functioning as a resource for clinical personnel regarding unit and outpatient operational issues. The coordinator will anticipate department needs and provide coordination of information systems, environmental, admitting, and clerical functions for patient areas dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. The position operates on a full-time schedule with 12-hour shifts, including some weekends, and requires a commitment to the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
No directly related experience required

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains unit information systems, including medical record integrity, forms management, timely response to faxes, printed material, and mail, ensuring accuracy of patient data.
Completes admissions, discharges, transfers, and short stay documentation in a timely manner.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability for patient charges/rental equipment and CCHMC charge capture procedures.
Ensures the unit maintains a designated par level of clerical supplies.
Ensures all areas within the division are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
Maintains awareness of patient location and monitors traffic flow at the front desk and on the unit.
Assists with compliance of visitor policies and applying arm bands for parents/caregivers.
Reports maintenance and environmental service needs to the appropriate division and follows up to ensure completion.
Collaborates with clinical, admitting, information systems, and environmental services staff to coordinate efficient patient flow.
Identifies system problems and utilizes strategies for resolutions.
Responds to communication system/patient alarms with a sense of urgency.
Reviews and revises staffing information.
Demonstrates Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions.
Interacts with parents/guardians to obtain non-clinical information as requested.
Ensures and reviews timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information (e.g., HIPAA, Informed Consent, Advanced Directive for patients 18 or older).
Fosters application of HIPAA standards to clinical practice.
Provides daily operational/administrative support for the unit and outpatient services.
Functions as a resource for clinical personnel regarding unit and outpatient operational issues.
Anticipates needs for the department and provides coordination of information systems, environmental, admitting, and clerical functions for patient areas.