Job Description
Position Title:
Health Unit Coordinator - NICU - Nights Department:
Neonatal ICU Job Description:
General Summary An OU Health Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) works under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and provides a clean, efficient, and supportive patient care environment. This role ensures indirect patient care staff with oversight of resources, logistics, and workflows to promote unit organization and complement the patient care delivery model. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Organizes, prepares and maintains patient medical records and files. Provides receptionist type coverage for the area: handle routine patient calls, intercom pages, personal callers, route incoming mail and answer routine inquiries. Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges by coordinating, notifying and following up with the appropriate personnel. Maintains or arranges for repair of equipment. Assists with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distribution of supplies. Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs Mentors new HUCs Participate in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events Participates in evidence-based practice quality improvement projects on the unit. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirements HS Diploma or GED required. Experience Requirements No experience required. License/Certification/Registration Requirements No certification required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environmental services. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Excellent computer skills and typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the position. Familiarity with computer systems and software platforms related to inventory and environmental services. Understanding of cleaning systems, people management, electronic medical record, and resource allocation. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401
(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
