Health Unit Coordinator

About Us Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Job Summary The Health Unit Coordinator II (HUC II) is accountable for the daily (shift) clerical operation and coordination of the activities on a nursing unit(s). The HUC II works closely with the charge nurse to facilitate and support unit operations to assure patient needs are met. The HUC II monitors and assures compliance with select environmental and process safety and regulator standards and maintains unit supplies and equipment. The HUC II functions as the hub for coordinating unit activity and communication. The HUC II is proficient in medical terminology, communication skills, organizational skills, technical skills, clerical functions and computer skills. The Health Unit Coordinator demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness. Minimum Qualifications Education/Licensure/Specialized Training: Education and Experience: Associate Degree Plus One (1) Year Related Experience Preferred OR Licensed Vocational Nurse with one (1) year related experience preferred. OR Seven (7) Years Commensurate Experience Required. Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Licensure/Certification: Health Unit Coordination Certification required Equipment Operated Proficient in use of desk top computers and basic office soft ware. Various office equipment, including fax machines, printers, scanners, and telecommunication systems Skills/Knowledge Medical terminology Effective written and verbal communication skills Efficient organizational skills Special Requirements Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Language(s): English Other Skills Medical Terminology, PC, Word Processing Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible #J-18808-Ljbffr