Health Unit Coordinator (Total Joint/Orthopedic Center)
About The Position
The Total Joint & Orthopedic Unit is a brand new, 21-bed private unit that offers excellent opportunities to specialize in the care of orthopedic patients. This busy unit consistently supports a full census while still offering an appealing nurse to patient ratio of 1 to 5. Currently serving a mix of orthopedic and less acute medical patients, the unit is transitioning to a dedicated orthopedic focus as more orthopedic physicians join the team. Each private room includes a shower to support rehabilitation and promote independence in daily living activities. Spacious accommodations also allow for personalized physical therapy sessions in-room. The patient population includes post-operative cases such as total joint knee and hip replacements, ankle surgeries, and fracture recovery—creating a dynamic environment for professional growth and successful patient outcomes. CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Health Unit Coordinator. This role provides receptionist, data entry, and clerical services to nursing units. The Health Unit Coordinator also attends system-wide orientation and nursing orientation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous related work experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
Responsibilities
- Follows Standard Precautions.
- Answers phones politely and according to telephone etiquette scripting. Coordinates texts/calls to physicians, families, interdisciplinary departments and other health care agencies.
- Effectively demonstrates the use of the call bell to locate personnel in order to minimize noise.
- Responds to patient call bells courteously and in a timely manner and relays information/requests to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Notifies nurse immediately for patients in pain/discomfort.
- Assists the Eucharistic Minister during communion rounds by providing accurate dietary information.
- Makes copies as requested.
- Maintains daily bedside charting by placing all necessary paperwork in hot boxes on admission and retrieving paperwork at time of discharge.
- Coordinates new admissions and transfers with admitting, other departments, Physicians, Nurse Manager, and other facilities as necessary.
- Sets up and maintains patient charts.
- Accurately completes all required reports and forms within established timeframes. Maintains unit log books.
- Maintains inventory of unit supplies from the Warehouse or Central and replenishes when appropriate.
- Accurately enters patient information, medical orders and patient charges into computer system.
- Coordinates resident appointments with ancillary departments, diagnostic centers and other health care agencies.
- Notifies nurse immediately for patients in pain/discomfort.
- Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to patient and reports it immediately to the nurse.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of stat orders and test results.
- Maintains the correct PAR levels for lab supplies and correctly orders supplies as needed.
- Ensures that lab supplies are not expired. Discards as appropriate.
- Correctly orders unit supplies through Lawson according to PAR levels.
- Participates in the development of monthly work schedules for the secretaries on the nursing unit and ensures timely submission to the nurse manager.
- Signs, dates, and times all doctors' orders then scans all doctors' orders to pharmacy.
- Enters doctors' orders into Sorian.
- Takes CPOE orders off of printer and places in nurses box (if D/C to rehab makes a copy of the order before placing in nurses box).
- Prints Wellsoft for ER patients.
- Prepares admissions charts for all patients.
- Calls Admitting when patient arrives on the unit.
- Puts patients in bed management for discharge.
- Dismantles charts when patients leave.
- Updates PIB board with patient information.
- Prints specimen labels for nurses/techs.
- Checks CPOE Alerts and addresses them (MRI, consults, wound vac).
- Sends faxes as directed by RN.
- Checks fax machine for incoming faxes and files.
- Fills out MRI screening forms (top portion only) then gives to nurse to fill out. Once completed, fax form, face sheet, and order to MRI.
- Calls film file room and MRI for all EMTALA patients for disc and pick up disc.
- Calls for priest or chaplain as directed by RN.
- Calls EKG to have STAT EKGs read as directed by RN.
- Files H&P, EKGs, consults, MRI reports.
- Orders specialty supplies such as beds from outside vendors as directed by RN.
- Notifies the nurse of patients on surveillance cameras who may potentially fall.
- Prints patient labels correctly and places labels in designated area.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
