Health Unit Coordinator Jobs

Job Summary
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs all clerical activities required to coordinate assigned department for patient care procedures.
Reports to:
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with medical staff, students, clinics, and other departments to ensure proper communication and coordination of patient care in the assigned department
• Answering phones, directing visitors, scheduling appointments, preparing documents, generating reports, filing, scanning, using intercom paging system, handling incoming and outgoing fax, and other assigned clerical duties related specifically to the assigned department
• May be required to transport patients from one department to another for scheduled test or labs
• Prepares and maintains medical records and pertinent documentation required for patient care
• May be required to assist with purchase orders, invoice, payments, expense tracking, stock and inventory of supplies/equipment, or any required documentation for the assigned department related to CMS or DNV processing and compliance
• All other assigned duties as requested by assigned department
• Retrieve medications/narcotics from tube system and deliver to appropriate staff member(s)

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
N/A
Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Capable of demonstrating empathy and able to make rational independent judgement calls

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
The person in this role will have interactions with all departments and employees within UMC. Interactions with external vendors and medical staff may also be required.
Physical Capabilities
Position requires prolonged time periods of sitting at a desk, talking on a phone, and working on a computer. Work can be sedentary, but may frequently require standing, walking, stooping, pulling, and pushing. Essential hearing and near vision acuity required. Should be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Environmental/Working Conditions
Work area is well lighted, and subject to varying indoor temperatures. Because of patient care demands, working environment can present emotional and physical stress at times
Direct Reports
NA