Health Unit Coordinator
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Job Location:
Cedar Falls, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
Performs clerical duties that support the daily activities of nursing units. Works cooperatively with the nursing staff and
other health team members to enhance quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Adheres to MercyOnes
performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission
vision and values of MercyOne.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Acts as receptionist and assists in-patient care delivery when appropriate.
Answers telephone calls promptly and politely and answers questions as appropriate.
Ensures that accurate messages reach appropriate parties.
When nursing staff not available responds to patient call/emergency lights if possible.
Politely greets patients visitors physicians and other health team members and directs appropriately.
Anticipates needs of physicians staff patients and visitors (i.e. pulls charts for rounds greets people by name when possible).
Maintains knowledge of and efficiency utilizes all computer applications of assigned nursing units.
Maintains knowledge skills and ability to effectively work in at least 2 nursing units within one year of hire.
Maintains sufficient quantity of chart supplies.
Assembles new patient charts and when appropriate prepares in advance.
Accommodates needs for special forms (i.e. renal cardiac diabetic neuro flow sheet).
Follows guidelines for thinning charts.
Files reports such as lab x-ray EKG H & Ps consults etc.
Communicates abnormal results to appropriate person.
Files charts for easy retrieval.
Verifies availability of rooms for occupancy.
Communicates with staff regarding new admissions transfers and discharges.
Compiles admission paperwork such as new and old charts Kardex listing allergies accordance with unit specifications.
Verifies correct admit status
Maintains verifies and changes patients accommodation code if necessary.
Assists in identifying a need to change patients admit status.
Comprehends and initiates process to change a patients admit status.
Maintains knowledge of and follows patient discharge protocol.
Maintains ADT log and other department specific records.
Maintains knowledge of unit specific rules/regulations and assures compliance.
Ensures that old/thinned charts are sent to appropriate area for transfers.
Maintains knowledge of and follows patient discharge protocol.
Schedules and arranges outpatient follow-up needed after discharge.
Shift:
9:45 AM -10:15PM or 10AM-10PM
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Without Medical Secretary Certification: Minimum of 3 years in a medical office or hospital setting (preferably 34 years).
With Medical Secretary/Medical Administrative Secretary/Medical Assistant Certification: Minimum of 6 months to 2 years experience preferred.
Education:
High school diploma required; additional specialized training preferred (57 years combined education and experience).Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Mandatory Reporter
Certification/Licensure Required for Job
Mandatory Reporter: Required for all applicable roles.
Basic Life Support (BLS): Required if working in the Emergency Department (ED).
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI): Must be completed within 6 months of hire if working in ED or Mental Health Unit.
Our Commitment
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Patient Care
- Clerical Experience
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- EMT Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Transcription
- Epic
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
