HUC

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and secretarial services to the assigned nursing unit. The role supports efficient unit operations, maintains patient records, communicates patient requests to nursing staff, and coordinates procedures and examinations with appropriate departments. The coordinator must provide safe, efficient, and competent service to the assigned customer or patient population and demonstrate competency in unit-specific functions.

Requirements

• Be able to read with comprehension and write legibly.
• Be proficient in proper grammar.
• Have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Have knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Have knowledge of infection control.
• Have knowledge of fire and safety regulations.
• Provide safe, efficient, competent care to the assigned customer or patient population.
• Demonstrate competency in unit-specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists, and/or standards.
• Basic life support (CPR) certification may be required when the unit secretary works in a department where they may be assigned as a first responder to a cardiopulmonary arrest victim.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a unit secretary (HUC) course or at least one year of recent HUC experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Secretarial or clerical experience is desired.
• Previous hospital experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the assigned nursing unit.
• Communicate patient requests promptly to nursing staff.
• Order and charge for supplies and equipment.
• Schedule procedures and examinations with appropriate departments.
• Notify consultants when ordered, including physicians and classes.
• Maintain patient records and efficiently operate the computer system.
• Process patient classification data manually or via computer.
• Remove medications from the delivery system and promptly give them to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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