Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Medical Surgical Unit

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Unit Coordination & Operations

• Coordinates daily unit operations to support patient flow, admissions, transfers, discharges, and overall Medical-Surgical Unit efficiency.
• Organizes work priorities to support patient care goals, unit objectives, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintains a clean, organized, safe, and well-supplied unit environment.
• Orders, stocks, tracks, and coordinates repair or replacement of unit supplies, equipment, forms, and materials according to hospital procedures.
• Obtains, delivers, or routes equipment, supplies, specimens, and medical records as directed.
  

Clerical & Patient Record Support

• Accurately processes provider orders, forms, work orders, and related documentation in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintains patient records, charts, face sheets, labels, consents, logs, reports, and electronic health record information accurately and timely.
• Completes admission, transfer, discharge, and other required documentation according to established procedures.
• Schedules diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services promptly and accurately.

Communication & Customer Service

• Serves as a central communication point for the unit, responding promptly to phones, nurse call systems, staff requests, patients, families, and visitors.
• Relays information accurately between nurses, providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families.
• Uses appropriate, age-related communication techniques when interacting with patients and families.
• Greets and assists patients, families, and visitors in a professional, compassionate, and helpful manner.
• Escalates concerns, urgent needs, unusual developments, or issues affecting patient care to the appropriate RN or supervisor.

Safety, Emergency Response & Compliance

• Responds appropriately to nurse call, fire panel, overhead codes, and other unit communication systems within role expectations.
• Uses equipment according to manufacturer instructions, hospital procedures, and safety expectations.
• Supports compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.

Telemetry / Monitor Support

• Performs assigned Philips monitor functions, including telemetry admission, discharge, and cardiac monitoring support for telemetry patients within training and role expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Completion of High School or GED
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• AHA Basic Life Ssupport (BLS)
• Basic Heart Rhythm Class

Preferred

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Washington.
• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting, preferably Medical-Surgical
• Experience with order entry systems or EHR platforms (e.g., Epic)
• Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator training class or previous work experience in a similar role
• Certification as a Health Unit Coordinator (NAHUC or equivalent)
  
  

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us !

POSITION DETAILS

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees. Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!