Health Unit Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full time

Day Shift

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, Mercy One is there for you in critical moments:
Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
Mercy One Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
Mercy One Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, Mercy One is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
Mercy One Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the Mercy One Family!

We are looking to hirea Health Unit Coordinator

Asa Health Unit Coordinator atMercy

One, you will perform clerical duties that support the daily activities of nursing units. Works cooperatively with the nursing staff and other health team members to enhance quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Adheres to Mercy One's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Mercy One.

General Requirements:

Acts as receptionist and assists in-patient care delivery when appropriate.

• Answers telephone calls promptly and politely and answers questions as appropriate.
• Ensures that accurate messages reach appropriate parties.
• When nursing staff not available, responds to patient call/emergency lights if possible.
• Politely greets patients, visitors, physicians and other health team members and directs appropriately.
• Anticipates needs of physicians, staff, patients and visitors (i.e., pulls charts for rounds, greets people by name when possible).
• Maintains knowledge of and efficiency utilizes all computer applications of assigned nursing units.
• Maintains knowledge, skills and ability to effectively work in at least 2 nursing units within one year of hire.

Prepares and maintains patient charts.

• Maintains sufficient quantity of chart supplies.
• Assembles new patient charts and when appropriate prepares in advance.
• Accommodates needs for special forms (i.e., renal, cardiac, diabetic, neuro flow sheet).
• Follows guidelines for thinning charts.
• Files reports such as lab, x-ray, EKG, H & P’s, consults, etc.
• Communicates abnormal results to appropriate person.
• Files charts for easy retrieval. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge processing.
• Verifies availability of rooms for occupancy.
• Communicates with staff regarding new admissions, transfers and discharges.
  
  Compiles admission paperwork such as new and old charts, Kardex, listing allergies, etc. in accordance with unit specifications.

Education:

• Found on Job Description. List in bullet point format.

Colleagues ofMercy One Health  System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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