Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Job Details

Description

Full-Time

Day Shift

Benefits

• Access your paycheck early
• Paid time off begins accruing day 1
• 401K plan with employer contribution
  
  

We are seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) for our 58-bed Assisted Living community.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare accurate report of resident admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths for state review; Proper maintenance of resident’s information to include diagnosis, code status, physician information and other information that is necessary to determine the care and treatment of residents within the reporting requirements and as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Monitor all records to ensure files are in compliance, complete, accurate, and comply with regulations and guidelines to include the monitoring of standing orders on each resident to initiate follow through per regulatory guidelines; Protect the security of medical records to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and discretion is used when dealing with sensitive issues
• Work with other departments to accurately and efficiently provide chart forms and sustain proper order of charts/documents; Accurately file correspondence and uphold regulatory requirements to include eliminating files as applicable and within guidelines
  
  

Resident Care Responsibilities

• Assist residents with scheduling appointments/labs; Provide support in regards to Coumadin Clinic Lab orders in compliance with guidelines and as delegated by licensed personnel; Document information/data per policy and procedure
• Accurately maintain appropriate documentation/correspondence to include lab/procedure, calendar, resident lists, appointment books, Resident Group sheets, Emergency Pendant system/assignments and clinic referrals for processing under the delegation of a Registered Nurse
• Accurately complete order processing under the delegation of a Registered Nurse; Communicate urgent resident care needs to the Registered Nurse
• Understand and use Universal Precautions, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards, and follow established infection control, hazardous communication protocol, and all safety rules
  
  

Qualifications

• Medication Aide Certification, required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read and understand medical terminology
  
  

At Edgewood, vaccinations are a choice

Edgewood offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

About Edgewood

Edgewood Healthcare has been providing outstanding care and services for seniors since 1992. We offer senior living solutions in more than 60 beautiful communities across seven states in the Midwest. Edgewood Park Place is a 58-bed Assisted Living community.