Health Unit Coordinator

Overview

Health Unit Coordinator role at Baptist Memorial Health Care

Job summary:

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including transcription of doctor’s orders, maintaining the patient chart, and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

• Associate degree in business related curriculum or its equivalent.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Special Skills

• Ability to type 20 words per minute on a personal computer accessing the program with a mouse. Computer literacy. Experience with EPIC

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

• BLS (preferred/desired)

• Entry level

• Other

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

This description reflects the Health Unit Coordinator role at Baptist Memorial Health Care. Referrals may increase interview opportunities. Location mentioned:
Southaven, MS.