What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator position at UT Medical Center?
Position Summary
Coordinates and performs the receptionist role and coordinates all non-clinical functions on a clinical unit. Accountable to the Registered Nurse.
Communicates effectively with patient, visitors and health care team.
High school diploma or GED preferred; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification by The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators preferred.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and have excellent organizational skills. Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Secretary) experience preferred. Health related experience required.
Coordinates and performs the receptionist role and coordinates all non-clinical functions on a clinical unit. Accountable to the Registered Nurse.
Communicates effectively with patient, visitors and health care team.
- Serves as gatekeeper for physician and nursing orders into the Patient Computer System (Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic procedures and outpatient appointments.
- Assists with patient flow and patient safety
- Maintains patient charts.
- Operates nursing unit equipment: pneumatic tube system, intercom system, fax machine, computer, printer and multi-line telephone.
- Plans and executes a daily routine for performance of non-clinical tasks for the Nursing Unit.
High school diploma or GED preferred; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification by The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators preferred.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and have excellent organizational skills. Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Secretary) experience preferred. Health related experience required.
