Health Unit Coordinator Med Surg

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift Description:

Health Unit Coordinator      

Department:      Med Surg Unit

Location:  Trinity Health Oakland Campus    

     

Total Rewards and Benefits:    

• Competitive compensation,  DAILYPAY    

• Benefits   effective  Day One! No waiting periods.    

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability    

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions    

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health    

• Tuition Reimbursement    

Position Purpose      

Coordinates activities which relate to the flow of   unit   and patient information.     This includes but is not limited   to:     phone management, maintenance of patient charts,   ordering   and stocking of all materials necessary for unit operations and patient chart maintenance.     The Health Unit Coordinator collaborates with nursing and medical staff as well as other hospital departments to   facilitate   excellent customer service to our patients and visitors.  

Shifts Available:  7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am    

Status available:  Full-time

Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year  required  for Full-time and Part-time team members.    

Required Qualifications:    

Education    

• High school diploma or GED.    

Licensure/Certification     

• Certification by an accredited Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator training course or equivalent working experience.   

Experience  

• Previous   Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary working experience desired.  

What  you will  do:    

• Greets  all staff, physicians and visitors presenting to the department/unit with warm, friendly customer service interactions.      

• Facilitates   inquiries from family to patient related to their delivery status or condition while  maintaining patient confidentiality at all times .    

• Maintains and communicates  an accurate  patient roster/census and available ready beds and  assists  in the assignment of patient rooms. Initiates and  maintains  the  patient  record.     This includes preparing the chart for procedure/surgery, stuffing forms, filing   reports   and thinning the chart accordingly.   

• Transcribes   all physician orders via the computer system or manually when necessary.      

• Communicates   all stat orders to the patient's nurse.     (Evidenced by RNCM feedback) Enters hospital charge data into the computer system to  assist  with preparation of patient charges.     (Evidenced by charge report)    

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.