Health Unit Coordinator

Baptist • Southaven, MS

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About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator works under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks. These tasks include transcribing doctors’ orders, maintaining the patient chart, and using communication devices. The coordinator also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a business office or related health care field.
• Previous experience using customer service or public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in standard English, in writing and verbally, to achieve productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately as needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to type 20 words per minute on a personal computer, accessing programs with a mouse.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a business-related curriculum or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• BLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient and bed flow through admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed