Health Unit Coordinator HUC - Unit 10LM

Major Responsibilities








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  Communication and Coordination:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Answer phones, relay messages, and manage communication systems.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Facilitate communication between the healthcare team, patients, and families.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Record Management:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Maintain and update electronic health records.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Prepare and manage patient charts
  
  
  
  
  
  
  and other documentation.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Ensure
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  filing of medical records.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Administrative Support:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Order medical supplies and manage inventory.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Transcribe doctor's orders and other medical documentation.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Patient Support:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Greet and
  
  
  
  
  
  
  assist
  
  
  
  
  
  
  patients and visitors.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Address patient inquiries and concerns.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  At least one year of clerical experience, preferably in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Strong computer skills with the ability to enter and look up data accurately