Health Unit Coordinator

Duties

• Assists nursing personnel in maintaining accurate resident records according to State and Federal regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Acts as a representative of the nursing home by establishing good public relations.
• Responsible for monitoring resident behavior and scheduling resident appointments with other health services.
• Adheres to facility policy and procedures.

Major Job Functions

• Maintains accurate resident medical records according to Federal and State regulations and North Ridge Care Center policy.
• Prepares medical record for physicians' visits, physicals, and transfers within facility.
• Transcribes physician's orders per procedure.
• Updates and prints computerized records and monitors for accuracy.
• Reviews medical records periodically for proper signatures.
• Maintains resident schedule for ancillary services.
• Makes sure appointment schedules for ancillary services and physician visits are monitored.
• Schedules all lab work and maintains a routine lab work schedule.
• Maintains current DNR list.

Job Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Graduate of approved vocational technical Health Unit Coordinator course.
• Dependable, responsible person that can organize and execute many delegated tasks.
• Some knowledge of nursing practices and medical terminology.
• Able to read and write with good spelling and the capability of expressing self easily.
• Patient and tactful in dealing with residents, families, and visitors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options.

Work Schedule

These full-time healthcare positions work 8-hour shifts: 8:00am - 4:30pm every other holiday and rotating.