Health Unit Coordinator

About the role

Join our team as a Daytime, Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center Cardiac Transplant Progressive Care Unit in Oklahoma City, OK. This position is responsible for the coordination of patient records, patient information, supplies, equipment, and communication. Population-specific competencies are required. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and intercom promptly, relaying information to the appropriate personnel
• Provides information and customer service to patients, family members, and visitors
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records from admission to discharge, following prescribed procedures
• Continuously monitors electronic patient medical records, communicates physician orders and test results, and scans patient information into the computer system as needed
• Maintains inventory of patient chargeable and non-chargeable supplies for the unit
• Coordinates patient care activities, procedures, and transportation with appropriate personnel
• Maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and performs quality assurance checks on all office and computer equipment
• May retrieve and transport medications
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements
• Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Management Technique System
• Hazards are minimal if safety precautions are utilized

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• 6 months previous unit clerk experience or the successful completion of a structured unit clerk curriculum preferred
• Experience in computerized data entry and/or keyboarding preferred
• Experience in a customer service role preferred
• Typing 20 wpm
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)

About Us

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.

Benefits

• Front-loaded PTO
• Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network
• Financial assistance for continued education
• 24/7 mental health support