Health Unit Coord

Baylor Scott & White Health • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator performs clerical duties and coordinates communication of a unit to help patient care activities. Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease; appears friendly, reassuring, and approachable to patients.
• Ability to take instruction from a doctor.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• High attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties to support patient care activities.
• Initiates, assembles, and maintains patient charts following procedures.
• Files reports and test results.
• Processes ordered tests, medications, procedures, and appointments.
• Processes patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Informs team members of reports, orders, and other information.
• Answers telephones and manages the patient call system.
• Serves as an information resource to patients, staff, and the public.
• Consistently interacts appropriately with all ages.
• Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents.
• Maintains an organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents.
• Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube system, and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs.
• Greets visitors and helps them as needed.
• Answers telephones and contacts nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones.
• Tracks call light response time for the unit.
• Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
• Performs work area duties as directed by the nurse or physician.
• Runs errands, picks up supplies, and transports patients.
• Maintains par levels of inventory, including requisitions/forms, and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and functional work area.
• Coordinates transportation for patients and patient items as delegated.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

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