HUC I

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death.
• Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.
• Transcribes physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner and notifies consults as ordered.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms.
• Keeps unit stock and equipment inventories at appropriate levels.
• Answers telephone and intercoms; relays and documents messages.
• Helps to ensure that follow-up to patients' requests is timely.
• Aids physicians in obtaining reports from lab, radiology, etc.
• Schedules patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctors' appointments for patients as requested.
• Organizes patient charts in proper sequence.
• Labels and replenishes all necessary forms.
• Fulfills follow-up to patients' requests for timely service.
• Manages patient flow via flowboard if applicable.
• Affirms appropriate discharge disposition in electronic medical records.
• Follows all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures, and proper body mechanics in performance of job.
• Obtains patient records from other facilities.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Licensure Requirement: None.