Health Unit Coordinator

at  Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Come join our team at Snoqualmie Valley Health! Snoqualmie Valley Health seeks individuals who aspire to make a difference not only within their team but also in the community. We celebrate possibilities, encourage innovation and creativity, and welcome the sharing of ideas.
We want you to thrive in your role and love what you do. Our entire hospital is committed to supporting your work and embracing the enthusiasm you bring to SVH.
Situated at the base of the Cascades in a pioneering, adventure-loving town, SVH is an independent public hospital district serving Snoqualmie Valley and the greater East King County community.

SKILLS:

• Good organization skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Strong computer skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work on multiple priorities at once
  REQUIERED EDUCATION: High School graduate, GED, or equivalent one (1) year clerical experience in healthcare setting
  ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: CNA and BLS Certification current upon hiring
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: Function in emergencies and incidents
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Natural or corrected near – visual acuity is necessary to read patient charts and physician orders. Natural or corrected hearing necessary to communicate effectively with others. Moderate need for standing or walking.
  OTHER DUTIES – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Act as receptionist, receive new patients, direct visitors, provide patient information to medical staff
• Answer the unit telephone
• Respond to patient call lights
• Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission to discharge
• Receive and record telephone laboratory and diagnostic results and notify appropriate medical staff of the results
• Transcribe, verify and follow-up on physician orders
• Process patient orders, requests for examinations and other ancillary services, such as x-rays, laboratory tests, and transportation, order equipment, coordinate patient admissions, transfers, discharges
• Maintain the nursing and medication files
• Maintain office equipment for the unit
• Order unit supplies
• May direct the work of orderlies and unit volunteers
• Maintain patient confidentiality