Health Unit Coord Nights
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Plano Heart Hospital Unit: Emergency Department Shift:
FT Nights JOB SUMMARY The Health Unit Coordinator performs clerical
duties and coordinates communication of a unit to support patient
care activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Performs clerical
duties necessary to support patient care activities. Initiates,
assembles and maintains patient charts in accordance with
established procedures. Files reports and test results. Processes
ordered tests, medications, procedures and appointments. Processes
patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Informs team members
of reports, orders and other information. Answers telephones and
manages the patient call system. Serves as an information resource
to patients, staff and public consistently interacting
appropriately with all ages. Completes and maintains unit and
patient records, files, forms and documents related to work area
management and patient care to include admissions, surgeries,
transfers, discharges, medical records and physician call list.
Maintains organized work area of records, files, forms, and
reference documents. Checks, updates and maintains facility boards,
pneumatic tube system and telemetry box reconciliation according to
departmental policy, procedures and/or guidelines. Prepares
reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using
computer programs. Greets visitors and assists them as needed.
Answers telephones and contacts professional and non-professional
nursing personnel and medical staff using pagers, beepers and cell
phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone
and location devices to appropriate staff. Perform work area
support duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands,
picks up supplies and transports patients. Maintains par levels of
inventory including requisitions/forms and stocks work area
supplies and equipment. Maintains a clean, safe and functional work
area. Coordinates transportation for patients and patient items as
delegated. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Excellent bedside manner and ability
to make patients feel at ease; appears friendly, reassuring and
approachable to patients. Ability to take instruction from a
doctor. Familiarity with medical charts and records. High attention
to detail. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard skills.
Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred.
BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k)
savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition
Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary
based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION -
H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
Experience
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