Health Unit Coordinator (Per Diem) - Acute Wound and Burn Unit

Description Health Unit Coordinator needed for the Acute Wound and Burn Unit - 5 East. 5 East is a 15‑bed unit dedicated to caring for patients with a burn injury and/or other complex wounds. Burn patients on this unit typically have This is a Per Diem/ at‑will position requiring the ability to work a minimum of 12 hours every 2 weeks; shifts are for rotating day & night, 12 hours (7am‑7:30pm & 7pm‑7:30am), with weekend and holiday rotation. Summary Provides clerical and administrative support to the nursing staff of an inpatient medical unit. Work is performed in accordance with UNC Healthcare policies and procedures under the direction of a nurse manager. Responsibilities Ensures that services outlined on orders are communicated in a timely manner to appropriate staff in the work unit and throughout the hospital in accordance with UNCHCS policies. Follows up in accordance with established procedure. Transcribes physician orders based on priority and order type. Ensures that physician orders are accurately conveyed to the servicing departments in a timely manner. Reviews orders for logic, clarity, and completeness to ensure that orders are consistent with established procedures and policy. Brings inconsistencies to the attention of clinical practitioners. Coordinates return appointments for patients. Uses multiple hospital support tools, including transportation‑tracking system, pager system, Intranet. Sends and receives items via tube system. Uses clinical software and support materials such as armbands, signs, labels, MAR, Kardex, and printed requisitions. Maintains patient chart in complete and accurate universal chart order, files in appropriate sections, and ensures all forms contain appropriate patient identification. Processes charts appropriately for admission, transfer, diagnostic/operative procedures, discharge, and death. Orders office or patient care supplies within budget constraints and maintains inventories of unit supplies and equipment. Maintains unit communications equipment including printer, mobile laptop computers, and fax. Conducts unit audits, safety checks, and routine maintenance of office equipment. Functions as a clerical resource in the nursing unit and is thus knowledgeable about hospital policies and procedures. Ensures that the nursing unit is clean and orderly. Performs other general office support duties as required. Supports the healthcare team with information and administrative support. Answers and directs telephone calls from visitors, staff, and patients. Answers patients’ call system. Relays messages for patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other staff from multiple departments. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. Creates and maintains electronic documents in MS Office. Other Information Education Requirements High School diploma or GED Licensure/Certification Requirements No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements One (1) year of clerical or customer service experience preferred. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Wound 5 East Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00 Salary Range: $17.60 – $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Legal and EEO Statements Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr