Health Unit Coordinator I-FT/Night Shift (Ben Taub Hospital)

Job Number: 180282, Job Title: Health Unit Coordinator I-FT/Night Shift (Ben Taub Hospital), Salary: $20.87 - $25.42 Job Summary The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC I) is accountable for the daily (shift) clerical operation and coordination of the activities on a nursing unit(s). The HUC I works closely with the charge nurse/nurse manager to facilitate and support unit operations to assure patient needs are met. The HUC I monitors and facilitates compliance with select environmental and process safety and regulator standards and maintains unit supplies and equipment. The HUC I functions as the hub for coordinating unit activity and communication. The HUC I is competent in medical terminology, communication skills, organizational skills, technical skills, clerical functions and computer skills. The HUC I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required. License & Certifications: Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program. Other certificates as required by unit/service. Work Experience: Three (3) years work commensurate experience or related training and/or college-level courses preferred. Communication Skills: Above average verbal (heavy public contact). Proficiencies: PC usage. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical terms, word processing. Equipment Operated: Competent in use of desktop computers and basic office software. Various office equipment, including fax machines, printers, scanners, and telecommunication systems. Work Schedule: Weekends, holidays and flexible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs