Health Unit Coordinator II - Medical Surgical Services

Health Unit Coordinator II - Medical Surgical Services - 225 HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Clerical, Administrative and Support | Permanent/Full-time 45,216 - 45,216 USD per year Posted 7 months ago Description LOCATION :KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Medical Surgical Services POSITION STATUS : FTE: 100% | Permanent SALARY RANGE : BU03 | SR13 SALARY RATE: $46,800.00 (Annual Salary) based on the Full Time Employment JOB DUTIES : This position is part of the nursing team who performs clerical duties and works together with the RPN VI and Charge Nurse to ensure physician’s orders are carried out systematically and accurately and unit activities are coordinated effectively. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7. THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate various kinds of office equipment; and organize and prioritize work tasks. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of work experience in a health care setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, physician’s office, etc.) which involved working with healthcare professionals such as a physician and/or nurse and receiving, coordinating, expediting and/or implementing their patient/resident care orders, inputting of data into a computer system, preparing and maintenance of medical records and/or work experience in an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system or similar application. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology through the application of such knowledge to work assignments. NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience limited to the performance of simple and repetitious clerical work which primarily involved a short cycle of tasks and manual dexterity shall not be considered qualifying. Examples of such non-qualifying work include but is not limited to such tasks as wrapping and unwrapping articles; opening envelopes, folders, and similar containers; affixing tags and labels; rearranging or tidying up office desks and equipment; delivering, distributing, or collecting correspondence or parcels. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the required General Experience. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical or medical/health-related curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which provided knowledge of medical terminology and involved the application of such knowledge to assignments may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience. Current certification as a Health Unit Coordinator by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience. An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Care Administration, Health Services Administrator or equivalent may be substituted for all of the required General and Specialized Experience. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE OF: Hospital policies and procedures; applicable State, Federal and other regulatory requirements; business English, spelling, grammar, and word usage; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; the operation and operational maintenance of various office appliances and equipment, including office copying machines; the use of computer equipment and software applications; office practices and procedures. The nature and uses of medical terminology and electronic medical records. ABILITY TO: Plan and carry out a wide range of administrative functions, including various highly complex assignments; maintain an effective work pace under periodic deadlines; effectively manage multiple tasks; understand and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; read and interpret manuals and other detailed books of instruction; use of computers, word processing and other software applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing and deal tactfully with others. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equalopportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr