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

OU Health•Edmond, OK

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) 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 overseeing resources, logistics, and workflows that promote unit organization and complement the patient care delivery model. The HUC is expected to model OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking 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 requirements of the position.
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

Organizes, prepares, and maintains patient medical records and files.
Provides receptionist coverage, including handling routine patient calls, intercom pages, and personal callers; routing incoming mail; and answering routine inquiries.
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges by coordinating, notifying, and following up with appropriate personnel.
Maintains equipment or arranges for its repair.
Assists with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distributing supplies.
Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs.
Mentors new Health Unit Coordinators.
Participates in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and safety event reporting.
Participates in evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects on the unit.
Performs other duties as assigned.