Health Unit Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Gives and receives report on assigned shift to oncoming HUC (as applicable) or Charge Nurse, remains at nurse’s station during change of shift to answer telephones and call lights
- Greets and offers assistance promptly to all persons entering the unit
- Operates all communication systems and relays messages appropriately
- Maintains nurse's station whiteboard with staff assignments, a/d/t, and other unit-specific information
- Schedules patient diagnostics, treatments, and therapies and transport needs as directed
- Follows up to assure accuracy of scheduling and communication to patient’s nurse
- Ensures timely and appropriate communication and data entry of patient transfers and discharges within 15 minutes of patient departure
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Previous clerical support experience
- Prior to start: 1 year of hospital experience preferred
- Certificate of completion of medical secretary training in a vocational or hospital-based program preferred
- BLS (issued through the American Heart Association)
- CNA license through state of MD preferred
Qualifications
High school diploma
Previous clerical support experience
Prior to start: 1 year of hospital experience preferred
Certificate of completion of medical secretary training in a vocational or hospital-based program preferred
BLS (issued through the American Heart Association)
CNA license through state of MD preferred
Skills
N/A
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues.
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free parking.
About Us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area.
Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan.
Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership.
The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs.
Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.