Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department - Per Diem

Concord Hospital Health System • Concord, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is responsible for multi-tasking clerical and patient customer service support functions as part of the patient care team. The HUC provides the connectivity between the providers, staff and inter/intra department areas through various modalities such as fax, phone,and computers (command central). The HUC acts under the direction of daily shift supervisor and the unit resource person.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (GED).
• None required experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient and information flow at the desk area to clinical staff, patients/families and other departments.
• Completes order entry process, coordinates computer downtime, and coordinates patient information changes in the computer.
• Handles incoming and out going communication for the department.
• Prepares and dispositions charts according to HIMS specifications.
• Maintains departmental supplies and ensures functioning equipment are available for use in the department.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED