Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), Cardiac/Neuro Med Surg, Part Time, Nights

About the role

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) provides clerical support to the clinical team in carrying out the daily functions of patient care. The HUC is responsible for transcription of physician's orders, maintaining the patient's medical record, related forms and documents from admission to discharge. They also serve as the communication link for processing information/requests to and from patients, staff, visitors, physicians, and other departments or agencies.

Responsibilities

• Accurate Transcription of Physician's Orders: Reviewing orders as written, notifying the nurse of any STAT orders
• Completing the necessary computer order entry and/or requisitions on a timely basis and forwarding to the appropriate department
• Scheduling diagnostic tests with the appropriate department
• Document completion of orders transcribed
• Accurate Chart Responsibilities: Assembling the charts on all new admissions, performing chart maintenance throughout shift, promptly adding reports to the chart as needed, facilitating charts to medical records, copying charts as needed, breaking down charts of discharged patients and placing in designated spot for Medical Record pick up.
• Unit Environment and Unit Accountability: Performing courier duties as directed by the RN, completing the admission, transfer, discharge log board, and statistical logbooks, assisting with ordering and stocking supplies/equipment/forms, assisting with placing patient charges, facilitating the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment, performing the duties of a patient sitter as needed, notifying the nurse immediately if equipment is not available, assisting with unit's statistics and Quality Improvement Data
• Demonstrating the knowledge and willingness to work in multiple areas
• Assisting in orienting and mentoring new personnel/volunteers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• HUC education from college or vocational school preferred
• 1-2 years equivalent customer service experience
• Takes initiative on tasks with minimal supervision; self-starter
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communications skills both written and verbal required
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with Microsoft Software packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook and database management
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment are essential
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Completes yearly mandatory unit specific, hospital and safety education
• BLS (if not certified at hire, can receive training during orientation)