Health Unit Coordinator

About the role

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Skills

• Ability to type 20 words per minute on a personal computer accessing the program with a mouse.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business related curriculum or its equivalent.
• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.
• BLS licensure/registration/certification.