Health Unit Coordinator, Gastroenterology/Colorectal Surgery Unit

Cincinnati Children's•Burnet, TX

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides daily operational and administrative support for the Gastroenterology/Colorectal Surgery Unit and its outpatient services. The Health Unit Coordinator functions as a resource for clinical personnel regarding unit and outpatient operational issues. This position anticipates the needs of the department and provides coordination of information systems, environmental, admitting, and clerical functions for patient areas within a medical center dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
No directly related experience required

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains unit information systems, including medical record integrity, forms management, and timely response to communications.
Ensures accuracy of patient data and timely completion of admissions, discharges, transfers, and short stay documentation.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility regarding patient charges and rental equipment, and adheres to charge capture procedures.
Ensures the unit maintains a designated par level of clerical supplies.
Organizes unit areas to 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 and follows up on maintenance and environmental service needs.
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 urgency.
Reviews and revises staffing information.
Demonstrates extraordinary customer service and satisfaction in all interactions.
Interacts with parents/guardians to obtain non-clinical information.
Ensures and reviews timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information (e.g., HIPAA, Informed Consent, Advanced Directive).
Has in-depth knowledge of HIPAA standards and fosters application to clinical practice.