Job Description

Overview:

As a member of the Resource Team, it is expected that the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) will strive to achieve the highest standards of excellence everyday, demonstrating

Exemplary Covenant Values

Outstanding Clinical Skills

Amazing Flexibility



The role of the Health Unit Coordinator includes a variety of receptionist, secretarial, and unit operational duties for an assigned patient care unit. A primary aspect of this role includes positive relations with patients, guests, physicians, co-workers and other departments. The Health Unit Coordinator demonstrates excellent customer service. He/She upholds the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant, and commits to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation

Responsibilities:

Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care in all inpatient units

Models Covenants Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and families

Has contact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff and is able to facilitate admissions, discharges, and daily care by the team according to guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare

Attending unit conferences, required competencies, in-service programs, annual mandatory education, competencies and continuing education activities to meet the organizations expectations

EMR Clinical Support:

With key responsibilities for smooth, accurate, and timely patient flow, the HUC will accept calls and record patient information from patient placement regarding admissions and transfers

Discharges are to be entered immediately into the EPIC system

Supports patient care delivery by monitoring HUC worksheets

Performs electronic chart checks every 1-2 hours

Reviews orders for timely renewal

Maintain daily ADT census flow

Initiates, assembles, and maintains the patient chart, admission folders for patients, and thank you cards

Monitors location of chart at all times

Prepares charts at the point of patient discharge or expiration for pickup by Health Information Management

Notifies RN when Physician is rounding

Updates assignment sheets and validates staffing with schedules, assignment sheets and shift administrator or staffing coordinator

Assists in calling in and/or calling off staff as requested

Answers patient call lights in a timely fashion and informs appropriate caregiver of the need

ECC:

Maintains on-call physician log, Facility Charge Calculator, review trauma and code 180 notes for completion

Unit Appearance & Stocking:

Assists with overall unit appearance including cleaning desk area, microwaves and refrigerators

Monitors and assists with:

maintenance of dirty utility room; checking; assists stocking isolation carts

Maintains appropriate levels of office supplies and patient education materials, orders & stocks as needed

Tracks & Monitors:

Daily regulatory checks including refrigerator temperature checks, daily weights, restraint required documentation

Monitor &/or enter charges for:

sitters, blood administration, isolation, and others as assigned

Promotes a constructive and positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and their families

Daily references Health Unit Coordinator Role Responsibility Checklist to ensure duties are completed each shift

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE



High School diploma required.

Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

Graduate of a Medical Office Professional course or completion of Medical Assistant Program preferred.



Health Unit Coordinator Course or commensurate experience preferred.



Attending unit conferences, required competencies, in-service programs, annual mandatory education, competencies and continuing education activities to meet the organization's expectations.



One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.



KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES



Basic computer skills.



Knowledge of standard office equipment.



Excellent oral and written communication skills.



Demonstrated organizational skills.



Ability to type 25 words per minute.



Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.



Excellent time management, to achieve maximum productivity.



Attentive to detail.



WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS



Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.



Constant standing and walking Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling



Frequent talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision



Frequent depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision



Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.



Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping



Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting