What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator position at Kahuku Medical Center?
Job Title: Health Unit Coordinator
Department: Med-Surg
Reports To: Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Status: Per Diem (Non-Bargaining)
Job Summary:
Responsible for clerical, receptionist, and secretarial duties necessary for the smooth functioning of the nursing med-surg unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate ambulance transfers, setting appointments, transportation, etc. and notifies RN.
- Performs clerical duties related to procedures, such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death by assembling and preparing appropriate charts, consents and forms, proper handling of patient valuables, etc.
- Utilizes computer programs related to patient care areas, including data input and extraction as directed.
- Keeps the patient’s chart current by scanning documents into Cerner.
- Ensures accuracy of patient forms by correct labeling and filing.
- Activates emergency personnel in code situations via appropriate communication devices.
- Assist nursing staff by physically delivering specimens, requisitions, messages, mail, etc.
- Orders and organizes clerical supplies while ensuring adequate quantities are available.
- Performs clerical duties related to procedures needed by nursing staff.
- Maintains skills and knowledge through participation in educational programs, seminars & workshops and reading professional journals.
- Completes mandatory Kahuku Medical Center online competencies, and departmental competencies.
- Assist in orientation of new personnel.
- Complies with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, safety program requirements, corporate compliance program standards of conduct, all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- The Health Unit Coordinator must possess knowledge about healthcare in general and on specific levels to provide clerical support for the quality of care to patients of all ages.
- Ability to communicate in both verbal and written form clearly and effectively.
- Must be approachable, relate to others and be receptive to feedback.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology and practices related to administrative functions.
- Actively listens to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to learn electronic medical record systems and documentation.
- Ability to comply with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Education and Experience:
REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Accurate typing and computer skills with word processing programs.
- Able to properly use office equipment such as copier, fax, scanner, etc.
PREFERRED
- Two years experience working in a medical setting.
- Previous experience working as a ward/unit clerk.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for extended period.
- Occasional periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Continuous use of vision (corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision and color vision)
- Carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to converse, read, write, understand, and instruct in English.
- Continuous attention to detail, concentration, and alertness, with frequent mathematical ability.
- Ability to handle difficult situations regarding patients, visitor, healthcare personnel, etc.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects, equipment and patients served.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
