Health Unit Coordinator | ICU | Days

Job description

Summary The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is responsible for multi-tasking clerical and patient customer service support functions as part of the patient care team. The HUC provides the connectivity between the providers, staff and inter/intra department areas through various modalities such as fax, phone,and computers (command central). The HUC acts under the direction of daily shift supervisor and the unit resource person. Education: High school or equivalent (GED). Certification, Registration & Licensure: None required. Experience: None required. Responsibilities: Coordinates patient and information flow at the desk area to clinical staff, patients/families and other departments. Completes order entry process, coordinates computer downtime, and coordinates patient information changes in the computer. Handles incoming and out going communication for the department. Prepares and dispositions charts according to HIMS specifications. Maintains departmental supplies and ensures functioning equipment are available for use in the department. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Serves as a preceptor for new employees. Performs job specific requirements and other duties as ass...