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Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and secretarial services to a nursing unit at Parkwest Medical Center. The role supports patient care operations by coordinating records, communications, orders, appointments, supplies, and patient flow. The position is full time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift.

Requirements

No specific minimum education is required; formal education and/or prior work experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job, typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
No minimum experience required.
No licensure required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths.
Bring STAT orders to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders and notify consults as ordered.
Requisition supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepare related forms.
Maintain unit stock and equipment inventories at appropriate levels.
Answer telephones and intercoms; relay and document messages.
Help ensure timely follow-up to patient requests.
Assist physicians in obtaining reports from laboratory, radiology, and other departments.
Schedule patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctor appointments as requested.
Organize patient charts in the proper sequence.
Label and replenish necessary forms.
Obtain patient records from other facilities.
Manage patient flow via the flowboard, if applicable.
Ensure appropriate discharge disposition is recorded in electronic medical records.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.