Health Unit Coordinator

Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN | NICU Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30am Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 1032754 Employee Type: Part-Time Position Summary This position performs a variety of clerical and customer service support functions for a patient care unit/department to provide timely sharing of information, communication and order entry to appropriate sources. Position Duties Assembles patient charts for new admissions and enters admission orders and demographic data to provide a complete patient record for efficient patient care and financial processes. Greets patients, families, visitors, and care team members; answers telephone and call lights; routes release of information requests to Health Information Management department. Maintains and updates orders in chart; transfers admission and discharge charts to Health Information Management department; updates chart locator database for accurate information. Participates in unit and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels. Performs patient chart maintenance activities to ensure ready availability and accessibility of data; requests signatures on incomplete charts as required. Receives, sorts, and delivers all unit mail, supplies, and inventory items; photocopies and files documents for efficient unit operations. Uses predetermined criteria for patient bed assignment; consults with Nursing Service Supervisor or designated unit staff as necessary for efficient unit flow. Works collaboratively with leadership to examine patient administrative processes for cost‑saving opportunities. Fosters a positive learning environment by modeling best practices, patient‑centered care, and providing training and support to students and new employees through mentorship and instruction. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Education Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience Hospital or healthcare experience. Preferred Six months experience with computer data entry or word processing. Additional Requirements Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Pushing/pulling - Constantly Reaching - Constantly Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently Talking - Constantly Walking - Constantly Near Vision - Constantly Far Vision - Constantly Color Discrimination - Frequently Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr