Health Unit Coordinator

Health Unit Coordinator

Job ID: 44908

Job Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Nights

Department: Emergency Room

Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital

Location: Memphis, TN

Overview

Job Summary

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor''s orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Education

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Minimum Experience

One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Preferred/Desired Experience

One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills

Minimum Required Special Skills

Ability to type 20 words per minute on a personal computer accessing the program with a mouse. Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification

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