Health Unit Coordinator- Acute Care

About the role

Beloit Health System is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to join our Acute Care Teams in our Medical Surgical & Intermediate Units at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Professionally answer and direct calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly notify nursing staff of any changes.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, reporting any abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Maintain proficiency with all computer and electronic health record systems.
• Communicate information and relay messages accurately and efficiently to providers, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize patient charts.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and responsibilities.
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties and appropriately report changes in patient status.
• Serve as the unit receptionist and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Answers and directs calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments in a professional and pleasant manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Requires typing skills of 20 wpm and computer skills.
• Required to have completed basic EKG course and/or score 85% or higher on BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.
• Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Requires excellent communication technique.

Schedule

Shift: 2nd shift. Schedule: 2:45p-11:15p. Hours per week: 24-32 hours per week.

Benefits

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible.