Health Unit Coordinator (HUC, Huntsman Cancer Hospital BMT Unit

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.

About the role

This position performs clerical functions for a patient care unit, facilitating the flow of information between medical staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. Provides administrative input regarding the internal operations of the department. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, 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.
• Admits, discharges, and transfers patients per unit standard.

Requirements

• One year of clinical office experience or equivalency.
• Demonstrated potential 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting. Employee may exert up to 50 pounds and may 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 be required to function around prisoner or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing, crawling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Far and near vision, color determination, manual dexterity, and listening.
• Sitting, speaking, walking, and tasting or smelling as needed.