HUC-Med 7E-PT<30

Hurley•Flint, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and provides indirect services to patients on a nursing unit. Performs clerical duties that require considerable knowledge of medical terminology and aptitude for computerized information processing. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

High school graduate and/or GED equivalent
Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator program -OR- completion of a Nursing Assistant certificate program.
One (1) year (2080 hours) experience as a Health Unit Coordinator Trainee at Hurley Medical Center.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to communicate clearly, distinctly and effectively, writes neatly and legibly; neat personal appearance.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with personnel, physicians, volunteers, visitors, patients and the public.

Nice To Haves

Certified by the NAHUC (for those who complete at least one year as a Hurley Health Unit Coordinator and are certified by the NAHUC on or before December 31, 1998, do not need to recertify)
Maintain current certification as prescribed by the Association's rules and regulations (for those who complete at least one year as a Hurley Health Unit Coordinator and become certified by the NAHUC on or after January 1, 1999)

Responsibilities

Documents and maintains patient records on assigned unit. Transcribes physician orders including medication information and other pertinent data from patient's medical record to EPIC system and appropriate forms.
Inventories, requisitions, receive, and maintain equipment and supplies on unit assigned. Enters stock supply into information system. Requests special orders, additional supplies, and equipment maintenance as needed.
Acts as receptionist in assigned area. Answers telephone courteously. Gives staff, physicians, and visitors prompt and accurate information.
Performs clerical duties for assigned unit. Enters patient information and other pertinent data into computerized information system as required. Completes necessary forms and maintains medical records.
Prepares requests for laboratory, radiology, or other services/treatments as warranted by physician orders. Follows up to ensure requests are received and completed. Obtains data as directed. Notifies appropriate party of results obtained.
Reports staffing and attendance in assigned areas as required.
Processes communications. Maintains bulletin boards. Distributes mail on assigned unit.
Routinely assesses unit to maintain a satisfactory physical environment. Reports problems and needs to appropriate party in timely manner.
Performs other services or errands as directed; e.g., delivers specimens to laboratory, medication orders to pharmacy.
Attends education/developmental programs as assigned.
Assists in orientation of personnel newly assigned to area.
Performs other related duties as required, including new improvements and/or technology that relate to job assignment.