Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - NICU (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

8d • $25 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

As the first point of contact for many families and visitors, the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment within the NICU. The HUC coordinates clerical and reception functions, facilitates communication among the care team, and helps ensure smooth daily operations in support of our smallest patients and their families.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience in a similar setting.
• Completion of a medical terminology course and/or a Health Unit Coordinator course.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patients, families, and the cross-functional team.
• Facilitates communications - scheduling, coverage of telephones and nurse call systems.
• Maintains patient records, CPOE and unit census records on a daily basis.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED