Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) -Emergency Room

About the Organization

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. We foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, seeking staff committed to values such as compassion, innovation, integrity, and quality. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we are nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide comprehensive services and excellence in medical advancement and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains clerical and patient supplies.
• Coordinates with department leadership for maintenance of department forms.
• May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
• Maintains and updates unit activity boards and patient records as needed.
• Assists in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
• May schedule patient appointments.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer functions per unit standard.

Requirements

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize the hospital paging system.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• One year of clinical office experience or equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire may be required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting. Employee may exert up to 50 pounds and consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing support. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may function around prisoner or behavioral health patients.

• Carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing, crawling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and manual dexterity.
• Color determination, near vision, and listening.
• Sitting, standing, walking, speaking, and tasting or smelling.