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Health Unit Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente
Posted 3 months ago, valid for a day
Location

Seattle, WA 98164, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) supports clinical staff by performing clerical duties and indirect patient care within the department.
  • This role requires coordination of clinical testing and patient care orders with various ancillary departments to ensure efficient patient flow.
  • Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, with a preferred one year of experience as a HUC in a hospital or emergency department.
  • Excellent communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology are essential for this position, along with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but candidates must have CPR certification at the time of hire or transfer.
Job Summary:
The HUC supports the clinical staff in the department by performing clerical duties and indirect patient care within the department. The HUC coordinates clinical testing requirements by coordinating care with ancillary departments. The HUC is essential for maximizing efficient patient flow within the department. The HUC reports to the manager of the department.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates patient care by monitoring, coordinating and communicating patient care orders. Monitors Track board for new orders, coordinates completion of orders with radiology, laboratory, specialty and other departments. Notifies appropriate departments of new orders. Monitors and assures all new orders are completed, coordinates radiology tests and blood draws, places referrals and acknowledges orders when completed. Manages all paper documents and paper supplies.
  • Admits or arrives patients as necessary (via ambulance, transfer from another department, or direct admit) and completes necessary arrival procedure. Coordinates admission to the hospital.
  • Displays excellent communication skills. Greets family members presenting at nurses station and provides accurate, courteous information. Answers incoming phone calls. May answer incoming radio calls. Communicates promptly and accurately with providers and clinical staff as required. Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Has a working knowledge of: EPIC, downtime procedures, disaster procedures. Remains calm and efficient in stressful situations.


Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A
Education
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:
  • Medical terminology.
  • Communication skills.
  • Legible penmanship.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • One (1) year experience as a HUC in a hospital or ED/UC.
  • CPR at time of hire/transfer.



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