Health Unit Coordinator - Nursing Support

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Position Summary Must effectively interact with patients, families and other health team members. Must perform a variety of clerical duties, admitting/discharging and transfer of patients within the electronic system, scheduling/coordinating work within department and with other departments, providing receptionist duties, maintaining/ordering department supplies, reporting pertinent information to supervisors, and responding to inquiries and requests for information. Position Responsibilities People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created. Safety And Performance Improvement
• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work. Stewardship
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties:

Health Unit Coordinator

• Processes information for new admissions and transfers accurately to expedite patient throughput
• . Perform Clerical/Receptionist duties to reflect strong customer service to our patients, families and team members.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities for effective throughput and patient safety.
• Processes information for discharges to ensure a safe and efficient discharge
• Promotes stewardship by maintaining appropriate par levels for supplies needed on the clinical unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of environment of care regulatory requirements for the clinical setting.
• Maintains patient safety, comfort, confidentiality and privacy, adheres to HIPAA standards