Covenant HealthCare · 5 days ago
UNIT SECRETARY H 2 NORTH
Saginaw, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCovenant HealthCare is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing extraordinary care for every generation. The Health Unit Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating patient care by managing administrative tasks, ensuring effective communication among healthcare team members, and maintaining patient records and unit operations.
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Responsibilities
Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care in all inpatient units
Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation
Demonstrates excellent customer service
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and families
Has contact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff and is able to facilitate admissions, discharges, and daily care by the team according to guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare
EMR Clinical Support With key responsibilities for smooth, accurate, and timely patient flow, the HUC will accept calls and record patient information from patient placement regarding admissions and transfers
Discharges are to be entered immediately into the EPIC system
Supports patient care delivery by monitoring HUC worksheets; performs electronic chart checks every 1-2 hours; reviews orders for timely renewal
Maintain daily ADT census flow
Initiates, assembles, and maintains the patient chart, admission folders for patients, and thank you cards
Monitors location of chart at all times
Prepares charts at the point of patient discharge or expiration for pickup by Health Information Management
Notifies RN when Physician is rounding
Updates assignment sheets and validates staffing with schedules, assignment sheets and shift administrator or staffing coordinator
Assists in calling in and/or calling off staff as requested
Answers patient call lights in a timely fashion and informs appropriate caregiver of the need
ECC: Maintains on-call physician log, Facility Charge Calculator, review trauma and code 180 notes for completion
Unit Appearance & Stocking
Assists with overall unit appearance including cleaning desk area, microwaves and refrigerators
Monitors and assists with: maintenance of dirty utility room; checking; assists stocking isolation carts
Maintains appropriate levels of office supplies and patient education materials, orders & stocks as needed
Tracks & Monitors Daily regulatory checks including refrigerator temperature checks, daily weights, restraint required documentation
Monitor &/or enter charges for sitters, blood administration, isolation, and others as assigned
Promotes a constructive and positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and their families
Daily references Health Unit Coordinator Role Responsibility Checklist to ensure duties are completed each shift
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma required
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of standard office equipment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to type 25 words per minute
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material
Excellent time management, to achieve maximum productivity
Attentive to detail
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
Constant standing and walking
Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling
Frequent talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision
Frequent depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping
Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
Preferred
Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred
Health Unit Coordinator Course Or Commensurate Experience Preferred
Graduate of a Medical Office Professional course or completion of Medical Assistant Program preferred
One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Company
Covenant HealthCare
Covenant HealthCare is a group of six private acute medical hospitals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Beth Charlton
Vice President Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer
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