Health Unit Coordinator

at  Franciscan Health

WHAT WE NEED

Top-notch troubleshooter

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our medical units are the front line of hospital care. It’s where patients & families, doctors & nurses, cafeteria aides & janitors all come together. When any unit runs like a well-oiled machine, there’s usually one person to thank: the Health Unit Coordinator. If you’re an excellent coordinator who loves problem solving, greeting people with a smile, and working in a faith-filled environment – keep reading.
Are you able to juggle on-call schedules, phone calls & patient requests with a smile? Do you have excellent multi-tasking skills? Are you a conscientious people-person? Do you want to put your skills to work in a place that values compassionate, faith-based care? We’ve got a special opportunity waiting for you.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Healthcare or related experience Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Health Unit Clerk (HUC) - .
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - .

• Respond to call lights and direct the inquiry to the appropriate party; activate alerts; monitor tube system where applicable and utilizes proper response etiquette.
• Greet and assist patients, visitors, physicians, students, and staff; answers their questions utilizing appropriate response standards and coordinate the activities of nursing staff, physicians, hospital departments, patients and visitors to act as a first line customer service advocate.
• Facilitate communication of patient information, working within the unit as well as with other units and departments; report pertinent information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure appropriate parties have all needed.
• Answer multi-line telephones answering the caller’s questions or directing the caller to the appropriate party; utilize proper telephone etiquette and respond within the defined service standards.
• Provide unit support by assisting with bed assignments and maintaining accurate patient locations in Epic.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new employees to ensure all employees receive consistent and accurate information.
• Transcribe physician orders as required, utilizing basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process, medical terminology, and accepted abbreviations to ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.