Health Unit Coordinator - Full-Time, Days/Nights - MedSurg, Edmond Medical Center

OU Health•Edmond, OK

About The Position

An OU Health Health Unit Coordinator works under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and helps provide a clean, efficient, and supportive patient care environment. The role supports indirect patient care by coordinating resources, logistics, and workflows that keep the unit organized and complement patient care delivery. The coordinator models OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, promoting Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environmental services.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Computer and typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to meet the position’s requirements.
Familiarity with computer systems and software platforms related to inventory and environmental services.
Understanding of cleaning systems, people management, electronic medical records, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

Organize, prepare, and maintain patient medical records and files.
Provide receptionist coverage, including handling routine patient calls, intercom pages, and personal callers; routing incoming mail; and answering routine inquiries.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges by coordinating, notifying, and following up with appropriate personnel.
Maintain equipment or arrange for its repair.
Assist with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distribution of supplies.
Support the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs.
Mentor new Health Unit Coordinators.
Participate in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and safety-event reporting.
Participate in evidence-based practice quality-improvement projects on the unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.