Health Unit Coordinator (GI Lab)

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator to support our GI Lab at the McCandless location.

Shift Details:

• Monday - Friday
• Variable daylight shift
• Shift and scheduling details will be further discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders.
• Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained.
• Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT.
• Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
• Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail.
• Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members.
• Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking.
• Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed.
• Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately.
• Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy.
• Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times.
• Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to, scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately.
• Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, refrigerator temperatures, printers, and fax machines.
• Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed.
• Reports Bedboard discrepancies to Bed Flow Coordinator, or appropriate person.
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges.
• Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
• Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members.
• Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Participates in project and committee work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred.
• In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran