Health Unit Coordinator FT days

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital•Tacoma, WA

2h•$22 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound is hiring a full-time Health Unit Coordinator to join their inpatient team. This role is .9 FTE, working three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends, from 7 am to 7:30 pm. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Tacoma, Washington, accredited by the Department of Health and Joint Commission. They provide acute care psychiatric services to both voluntary and involuntary patients. The position supports patient care through general clerical, reception, and scheduling duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse, fostering positive customer relations and communications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
One (1) year administrative support in healthcare required, preferably in a mental health setting.

Nice To Haves

preferably in a mental health setting

Responsibilities

Enters/transcribes orders into information system and on appropriate forms so that patient information is current; communicates orders to involved department(s) as necessary.
Performs receptionist duties at the assigned station; handles incoming and outgoing communications, transfers calls appropriately, answers questions and assists visitors in accordance with established procedures. Gives messages to patients and staff members.
Updates and verifies patient data in information system; maintains unit specific records as assigned.
Aids in making appointments if requested.
Maintains a neat and organized work environment; orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary; identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair requests in system, tags equipment and removes from service.
Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities. Participates in growth opportunities.
Work at Mental Health Tech as needed until scheduled staff arrive.
Complete bed board and EVS applications in EPIC for bed cleaning.
Provides customer service and meets patient needs as requested.
Communicates with dietary regarding meals when needed.
Delivers labs specimens as requested.
Assists in obtaining required patient information.
Completes insurance verification and registration of patients in I&A completely. Manages WQs in EPIC to ensure proper registration for all patients.