Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Operating Room/Endoscopy

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains paper resources
• Schedules diagnostic tests
• Captures department activities
• Extensive computer work
• Communicates with all levels of staff
• Receptionist duties
• Phone communications
• Facilitates patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
• Protects the confidentiality of patient information
• Makes patient follow-up appointments
• Administers the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice and Hospital Outpatient Observation Notice to patients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Health unit coordinator program certificate is preferred
• Previous clerical experience in a medical related field is preferred
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to deal tactfully with people
• Good organizational skills
• Microsoft Office computer skills preferred
• Ability to use personal computer, printers, telephone, fax, and copy machines
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire