Unit Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of equivalent customer service experience.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management.
• Time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• BLS certification; if not certified at hire, training can be received during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Health Unit Coordinator education from a college or vocational school.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders, notify the nurse of STAT orders, enter orders or requisitions, forward them to the appropriate department, document completion, and schedule diagnostic tests.
• Complete clerical activities related to patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and other hospital departments; answer phones using proper etiquette and provide customer service.
• Enter appropriate information in the electronic communication system, answer patient call lights promptly, page or call appropriate personnel, and notify the appropriate healthcare provider of critical test results.
• Act as a receptionist and greet and assist patients, visitors, physicians, and staff; serve as a resource for the unit as needed.
• Handle patient information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Assemble charts for new admissions, maintain charts during the shift, add reports, facilitate charts to medical records, copy charts as needed, and prepare discharged-patient charts for medical-record pickup.
• Perform courier duties as directed by the RN.
• Complete admission, transfer, and discharge log boards and statistical logbooks; assist with unit statistics and Quality Improvement data.
• Assist with ordering and stocking supplies, equipment, and forms, and with placing patient charges.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment; perform patient-sitter duties as needed and promptly notify the nurse if equipment is unavailable.
• Demonstrate willingness to work in multiple areas and assist with orienting and mentoring new personnel or volunteers.
• Complete yearly mandatory unit-specific, hospital, and safety education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community discounts