Health Unit Coordinator Observation Unit

Health Unit Coordinator

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Night Shift

Department: Observation Unit

Location: Trinity Health Oakland Campus

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit and patient information. This includes but is not limited to: phone management, maintenance of patient charts, ordering and stocking of all materials necessary for unit operations and patient chart maintenance. The Health Unit Coordinator collaborates with nursing and medical staff as well as other hospital departments to facilitate excellent customer service to our patients and visitors.

Shifts Available: 7:00 pm 7:00 am

Status available: Part-time

Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification

• Certification by an accredited Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator training course or equivalent working experience.

Experience

• Previous Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary working experience desired.

What you will do:

• Greets all staff, physicians and visitors presenting to the department/unit with warm, friendly customer service interactions.
• Facilitates inquiries from family to patient related to their delivery status or condition while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains and communicates an accurate patient roster/census and available ready beds and assists in the assignment of patient rooms. Initiates and maintains the patient record. This includes preparing the chart for procedure/surgery, stuffing forms, filing reports and thinning the chart accordingly.
• Transcribes all physician orders via the computer system or manually when necessary.
• Communicates all stat orders to the patient's nurse. (Evidenced by RNCM feedback) Enters hospital charge data into the computer system to assist with preparation of patient charges. (Evidenced by charge report)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.