Health Unit Coordinator-PRN

UMC Health System

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs all clerical activities required to coordinate assigned department for patient care procedures. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of a patient care department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Capable of demonstrating empathy and able to make rational independent judgement calls
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Essential hearing and near vision acuity required.
• Should be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, directing visitors, scheduling appointments, preparing documents, generating reports, filing, scanning, using intercom paging system, handling incoming and outgoing fax, and other assigned clerical duties related specifically to the assigned department
• Prepares and maintains medical records and pertinent documentation required for patient care
• Retrieve medications/narcotics from tube system and deliver to appropriate staff member(s)
• May be required to assist with purchase orders, invoice, payments, expense tracking, stock and inventory of supplies/equipment, or any required documentation for the assigned department related to CMS or DNV processing and compliance
• May be required to transport patients from one department to another for scheduled test or labs
• Collaborate with medical staff, students, clinics, and other departments to ensure proper communication and coordination of patient care in the assigned department
• All other assigned duties as requested by assigned department

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED