Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)- Med/Surg, Part Time bei Samaritan Healthcare

 Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values 

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the day to day workflow on the unit to facilitate the smooth operation of the department. A successful candidate will demonstrate active listening skills for the delivery of services in a professional and friendly manner whether answering phones, relaying messages, or greeting guests. Administrative tasks include assisting with clerical function for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; facilitation service requests, and inventory management for the unit. Experience in a healthcare setting with clerical experience preferred. 

This is a Part-time position, variable days, with availability from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. to meet patient care needs.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists with the clerical function for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
2. Provides accurate and consistent inventory/ordering of supplies using Meditech. Inventory, order, process, and monitor the delivery of supplies and equipment to the unit
3. Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions of intra-inter-departmental communications and other clerical activities.
4. Performs clerical duties such as, answering phones; relaying messages; distributing mail; assembling admit charts; copying chart forms; scheduling procedures, inductions, surgeries to include pre-op responsibilities, within guidelines; greeting and directing visitors; checking current and upcoming shift staffing to ensure appropriate staff for scheduled procedures.
5. Serves as liaison by greeting and facilitating information to patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians.
6. Facilitates service requests to IT and maintenance to assure optimal functions:  copy machine, computer and printer.
7. Assists with monthly department staff schedule and PTO requests for staff with guidelines from the leader.
8. Assists with staff edits in Kronos.
9. Ensures a safe, clean and orderly environment at the nurse's station by assisting in keeping materials organized and counters clear.
10. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
11. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to:  security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
12. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
13. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
14. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
15. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.
    
    

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Proficient computer and phone skills. Knowledge of Meditech EMR system preferred.
3. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
4. One to two years’ experience in health care environment preferred.
5. Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
2. Demonstrates skills in verbal communication and listening.
3. Demonstrates skills in providing excellent service to customers.
4. Know and adhere to policies or privileged communication.
5. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
6. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making.  Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Occasional or prolonged standing, sitting, bending, or lifting.
2. Manual dexterity, ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds (supplies and equipment).  
3. Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor) if needed.   
4. Good reading eyesight. Is able to see clearly 20 feet or more, to judge distance and space relationships, and to see peripherally.
5. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.