Health Unit Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) supports and enhances safety, patient experience, communication, and efficiency on the 13C Mother Baby Unit. The unit provides family-centered care in a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment, including rooming-in for mothers and babies. It serves a wide range of patients, including general obstetric patients and patients receiving midwifery and high-risk pregnancy care. The team also supports breastfeeding, with assistance from nurses and OHSU’s Lactation Service.

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, the HUC performs general nonclinical duties and services that help the nursing unit function efficiently and consistently with the nursing department’s and OHSU’s philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• One year of clerical experience in a health care environment, or equivalent experience and training.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic math skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Nice To Haves

• National Health Unit Coordinator certification.
• College experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance safety, patient experience, communication, and efficiency on the nursing unit.
• Perform general nonclinical duties and specific services necessary to support efficient unit operations.
• Carry out duties consistently with nursing department and OHSU philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Two raises per year: one at the anniversary date and one annual across-the-board increase.
• Vacation of up to 200 hours per year, depending on length of service.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• Oregon PERS Plan or employer matching retirement plans such as 403b, 401a, and 457b.
• Sick leave of up to 96 hours per year.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• TriMet and C-Tran discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED