Health Unit Coordinator-PICU-Part time-Nights (OU Health)
Job posting number: #153648 (Ref:R0046488)
Job Description
Position Title:
Health Unit Coordinator-PICU-Part time-NightsDepartment:
Pediatric ICUJob Description:
General Description:
Under general supervision, performs routine clerical and receptionist duties within a patient care unit.
JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEWEssential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Organizes, prepares and maintains patient medical records and files.
- Ensures that documents are properly labeled, posted and contain current information for billing purposes and medical record maintenance.
- Transcribes orders of physicians and nurses; keep nurses informed of any changes in orders relating to patient care; schedule tests, treatments and services required of ancillary departments.
- Provides receptionist type coverage for the area: handle routine patient calls, intercom pages, personal callers, route incoming mail and answer routine inquiries.
- Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges by coordinating, notifying and following-up with the appropriate personnel.
- Maintains or arranges for repair of equipment.
- Works with medical records in obtaining medical charts for patients.
- Assists with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distribution of supplies.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: None
Experience: One (1) year clerical experience that involved some customer service responsibilities.
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work well with others and maintain a professional attitude when dealing with customers. Must be well organized, good in tracking details and skilled at problem solving. Excellent communication skills, both written and orally. Typing/Keyboarding skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the position.