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Boston, MA
Health Unit Coordinator
Boston, MA
Balistreri, Sanford and Grimes
Boston, MA
Health Unit Coordinator
- Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others
- Assists in teaching new unit coordinators by providing information, support and direction during on-the-job training
- Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve systems and processes that support patient care
- Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
- Performs clerical duties involved in the admission, discharge, transfer and death of a patient according to established procedure
- Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment. May assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly
Chicago, IL
Health Unit Coordinator / CA
Chicago, IL
Kirlin, Kuvalis and Sipes
Chicago, IL
Health Unit Coordinator / CA
- Provides transport services for surgical and diagnostic patients
- Clerical duties to assist the surgical facilitator
- Clerical duties to assist the RN's
- Some departmental cleaning
- Room turnover cleaning
- Preparation of patient chart materials
- Reconciliation of patient charges
present
Chicago, IL
Hero Experience Health Unit Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Lebsack-Boyer
present
Chicago, IL
Hero Experience Health Unit Coordinator
present
- Assesses and organizes workload, determines order of importance or prioritize work
- Keeps immediate work area Organizational and adequately stocked with office supplies and forms; reorders supplies as necessary
- Assists in the implementation of formal and informal surveys/methodologies
- Acts as receptionist for assigned unit
- Provides general secretarial and clerical duties and other duties such as: placing charts in proper order, stamping documents including EMS log with date and name of patient, gathering and organization of emergency patient data, preparing charts, collecting data and completing general clerical duties
- Acts as receptionist and answers telephone, relays messages, places calls; interact with patients, families, visitors, staff and other departments in a professional manner
- Transcribes physician's orders accurately and alerts nurses to new orders, single orders, and stat medications
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Is knowledgeable of medical terms
- Knowledgeable of medical terms
- Sufficient knowledge of English and spelling to perform various non-clinical duties
- Ability to identify and distinguish color
- Knowledge of computer applications
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Has sufficient knowledge of English and spelling to perform various non-clinical duties
- Good communication skills
- Ability to greet and serve patients, families and visitors in a manner conducive to positive customer relations
- Ability to work and communicate with physicians, hospital staff, hospitalized children and parents/families
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Manages technical and support systems with unit personnel and interdepartmental hospital services to facilitate communication and access to pertinent data and/or supplies needed for patient care
- Actively participates and supports unit based quality management plan
- Works as a member of the health care team to create a cohesive and respectful environment which supports patient care through delegated and independent functions
- Compliance
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides general secretarial and clerical duties and other duties such as: placing charts in proper order, stamping documents including EMS log with date and name of patient, gathering and organization of emergency patient data, preparing charts, collecting data and completing general clerical duties
- Answers call lights and follow up with appropriate staff
- Transcribes physician's orders accurately and alerts nurses to new orders, single orders, and stat medications
- Assesses and organizes workload, determines order of importance or prioritize work
- Enters work orders in computer for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues, biomed needs, IT related problem
- Keeps immediate work area Organizational and adequately stocked with office supplies and forms; reorders supplies as necessary
- Participates in peer evaluation process
- Ensures 100% compliance with patient ADT functions and computer status
- Completes Occurrence Report forms
- Transcribes all information communicated at the meetings
- Contacts Patient Concierge or addresses patients/family issues with appropriate department head and acts as a patient advocate to ensure proper patient comfort by alerting nursing staff of patients' needs (e.g., pain, anxiety, etc.)
- Preferred: one year clerical duties
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 to 2 years of customer service
- Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, and hospital procedures
- Previous Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or Nursing Station Technician experience
- Completed technical, college or internal Fairview HUC program, or equivalent and related experience
- Communication skills such as clear speech, ability to read, and legible handwriting
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Organizes, prepares and maintains patient medical records and files. Ensures that documents are properly labeled, posted and contain current information for billing purposes and medical record maintenance
- Transcribes orders of physicians and nurses; keep nurses informed of any changes in orders relating to patient care; schedule tests, treatments and services required of ancillary departments. 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. Works with medical records in obtaining medical charts for patients
- Assists with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distribution of supplies
- One (1) year clerical experience that involved some customer service responsibilities OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must achieve a score of 20 words per minute on the typing test
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be able to work well with others and maintain a professional attitude when dealing with customers
- Must be well organized, good in tracking details and skilled at problem solving
- Excellent communication skills, both written and orally
- Some computer skills
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Health Unit Coordinator Acute Rehab Center Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 to 2 years of customer service
- Basic computer skills
- Previous Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or Nursing Station Technician experience
- Communication skills such as clear speech, ability to read, and legible handwriting
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Health Unit Coordinator / CA Resume Examples & Samples
- Integral part of the Direct Patient Care Team and are responsible for effective communication and collaboration with other team members
- Scheduling procedures
- Preparation of patient chart materials
- Reconciliation of patient charges
- Receiving telephone calls, relaying messages and paging
- Provides transport services for surgical and diagnostic patients
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Cna-health Unit Coordinator Medical & Surgical Virtual Care Unit Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work well with a team and independently
- Knowledge of and ability to operate computer required
- Knowledge of modern office principles, practices and equipment
- Knowledge of the spelling, meaning and usage of medical terminology
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, procedures specific to the assigned work unit
- Ability to use automated systems and office equipment at an acceptable level of proficiency
- Ability to understand, apply and communicate routine to moderately complex verbal and written instructions
- Ability to learn and apply the Safety, Risk Management and Standard Precautions Standards of the work unit
- Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Floating to mulitple areas in the hospital with primary focus on Cardiovascular units
- Monitoring of telemetry
- Exchange of information is facilitated to appropriate personnel, department or outside agency
- Interpersonal communication with customers is courteous, responsive and timely
- Provides clerical support to the department
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- At least one year of customer service experience
- Good communication and phone skills
- Computer/keyboarding skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to understand medical terminology
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service
- Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Medical Terminology, clerical skills, related experience preferred
- Health Unit Coordinator with at least one year experience preferred
- Successful passing of written pre-assessment required. Completion of St. Mary-Corwin HUC
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Health Unit Coordinator Post Partum Resume Examples & Samples
- Communicates in a respectful and caring manner by listening, accepting diversity and individuality
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary health care team members in facilitating ex-change of information needed to secure patient services or plan/intervene for patient care within ANW and with other appropriate health care providers
- Protects patient rights/confidentiality
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Hero Experience Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Completes physician order process and order entry
- Acts as receptionist for assigned unit
- Ensures complete chart goes to Data Coordinator on discharge
- Ensures proper closing of charts (e.g. charge sheets, Health Screening Assessment, narrative notes, etc.)
- Acts as receptionist and answers telephone, relays messages, places calls; interact with patients, families, visitors, staff and other departments in a professional manner
- Confirms that a Registered Nurse signs all orders
- Receives and relays messages with accuracy from other departments, e.g. Lab, X-ray, Admitting, etc
- Confirms that lab requisitions for patients are completed and sent to Lab
- Answers patient call lights in timely manner and follows up with appropriate nursing personnel with patient needs
- Notifies Environmental Services of rooms to be cleaned
- Completes a unit activity/ time log for discharge, transfer and admissions
- Attends and participates in monthly departmental director's meetings
- Assists in the implementation of formal and informal surveys/methodologies
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Functions as a resource to members of the health care team and is familiar with multiple Mayo Clinic resources
- Compliments the patient care delivery model
- Carries out all aspects of the job using good judgment and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and assumes responsibility for self-development within the role and participates in continuous improvement activities
- Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs
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Monitor Tech-health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Accurately transcribes physician ordersand notifies the appropriate nursing staff
- Enters and coordinates computer data on all patients
- Coordinates with other Hospital departments, such as Radiology, Houskeeping, Laboratories, Social Services, etc. to request and obtain supplies and services. Works with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers to and from the unit
- Serves as the unit's communication person, answering phone calls, taking and relaying messages. Answers questions of visitors, physicians, or other departments in person or by phone. Initiates emergency protocol under the direction of a physician or nurse
- Receives and directs visitors and family members. Provides routine information regarding Hospital and unit procedures
- Initiates, maintains, and updates patient charts, inserting appropriate forms, ancillary department reports, consults, etc
- Rearranges order of charts for medical records when patient is discharged. Ensures that charts for transfer patients are copied prior to transfer to other facilities
- Ensures that the unit is adequately stocked with necessary supplies and equipment. Completes appropriate requisitions and/or charge slips, obtaining proper approvals
- Accesses patient data for nursing and medical staff as needed
- Maintains work area on nursing unit in a neat and orderly
- Knowledge of or experience in healthcare
- One year Unit Secretary experience preferred
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Cna-health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures
- Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process; exercises good judgment in completing work duties; coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift; follows-up on matters requiring additional attention or reports exceptions to the appropriate person. Responds appropriately in emergency situations
- Assists in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to provide for a smooth operation and efficient flow pattern. Assists in the transportation of patients for discharge and transfers as needed
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Health Unit Coordinator Emergency Department Resume Examples & Samples
- Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission. Orders outside records from other facilities and Physicians offices
- Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patients record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations
- Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges
- Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Certificate of completion of medical secretary training in vocational or hospital based program preferred
- Previous experience as unit secretary, administrative partner, health unit coordinator, or CNA
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and fluency in English
- Visual and auditory acuity
- Ability to identify and distinguish color
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner under stress
- Ability to stay on task with multiple interruptions
- Completion of Pharmacology course
- Satisfactory completion of Health Unit Coordinator training
- Certification by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
- Six months experience in health care activities or institutional setting
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Greeting all patients, family members, visitors and staff members
- Assisting with all communications regarding the department, accurately updates and maintains patient flow process and coordinate patient tests and procedures
- Provide routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times
- Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least 4 of the following hospital identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal
- Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members
- Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work
- Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail
- Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members
- Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking. Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed
- Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately
- Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy. Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times
- Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately
- Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders. Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT
- Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
- Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges
- Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA 2) certification through Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)
- One (1) year of experience performing secretarial duties in a healthcare environment -or-equivalent Health Unit Coordinator or secretarial course along with a medical terminology course or experience
- One (1) year of acute care hospital experience, ideally performing CNA and/or Health Unit Coordinator Duties
- Familiarity with NICU
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Certification as a Health Unit Coordinator
- One (1) year experience as a hospital Health Unit Coordinator
- Accurate typing/keyboarding skills
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Current Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) licensure in Washington State
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate through the American Heart Association within first two (2) weeks of hire
- Graduate of an accredited Health Unit Coordinator training class
- Experience as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) in an acute care setting
- Proficiency with software programs for the maintenance of patient records and communication with team members
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Health Unit Coordinator, Emergency Department Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience in related healthcare setting
- Working knowledge of Window’s based applications
- Course in medical terminology
- Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator program, or 3 months in a Swedish internship program
- Previous experience using electronic medical records
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking
- Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed
- Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, refrigerator temperatures, printers, and fax machines
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Proficient in use of computer applications
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma or equivalence
- Previous work experience as health unit coordinator and/or completion of approved unit clerk course or equivalent experience including knowledge of medical terminology
- Certified health unit coordinator
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Notifies nursing personnel of orders requiring immediate attention
- Completes appropriate requisition forms and contacts other departments to schedule diagnostic tests, meals, therapies, etc. consistent with physician's
- Answers phones and enters supply orders as necessary
- Initiates, assembles and maintains charts for all patients
- Maintains confidentiality of all records and patient related information in accordance with HIPPA policy
- Records and files documents. Files diagnostic and laboratory reports and any similar patient information received from the nursing staff
- Communicates all pertinent patient care and general environmental information to the nursing staff
- Maintains and communicates adequate unit supplies, unit communication resources and contributes to maintaining a clean and safe environment
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Medical terminology course or experience
- 1 year of experience performing secretarial duties in healthcare or equivalent training in a recognized healthcare program
- Proficient in word processing, experience with a variety of software applications
- 1 year of post high school education
- Satisfactory completion of health unit coordinator course work or equivalent knowledge
- Certification through the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
- Experience as a preceptor/role model
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Constructively receives feedback and direction
- Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance
- Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members
- Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures
- Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work
- Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy
- Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times
- Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, refrigerator temperatures, printers, and fax machines. Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed
- Reports Bedboard discrepancies to Bed Flow Coordinator, or appropriate person
- Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships
- Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders
- Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained
- Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT
- Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level
- Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions
- High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
- Must successfully pass the Providence Centralia medical terminology examination
- One year experience as a hospital Health Unit Coordinator or graduate of a Health Unit Coordinator training program, or one year of medical clerical experience
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Prior office experience preferred
- Prior health-care experience preferred
- Must be able to accurately file all medical information accurately and timely
- Must be able to file appropriate patient information data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc., as required
- Must be able to schedule appointments for services independently
- Must be able to manage telephone calls courteously and efficiently
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Transformational Leadership
- Care Delivery
- Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including "down time" folders. Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained
- Performs unit audits as directed
- Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level
- Adheres to HIPAA and "blocked" policies
- Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
- Education & Development
- Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director
- Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. *
- Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines
- Serves as a preceptor for new staff members
- Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director
- Collaborative Practice
- Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
- Indicates a non-essential job responsibility
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy
- Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT
- Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed. Reports Bedboard discrepancies to Bed Flow Coordinator, or appropriate person. Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships
- Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Organizational and flexibility skills including, but not limited to: clinic scheduling, scheduling of outside tests, maintenance of computer files for Director and Care Coordinators, working knowledge of Applications/Admissions Coordinator responsibilities
- Ability to type accurately and neatly
- Demonstrated clerical skills
- Ability to work and communicate with physicians, hospital staff, hospitalized children and parents/families
- Ability to greet and serve patients, families and visitors in a manner conducive to positive customer relations
- Must be able to operate various office machines including copier, fax and phone
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Supports the HCA Code of Conduct. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organization mission and goals
- Ensures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and adhering to Safety Program and Infection Control Programs
- Supports hospital and departmental Performance Improvement Goals
- Demonstrates and promotes Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth’s Standards of Behavior: Accountability, Leadership, Willingness, Attitude, “You First”, Safety
- Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital, and external regulatory agency guidelines
- Promotes effective and efficient operation of the nursing unit
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the patient record. Facilitates accurate order entry and transcription of physician orders in a timely manner
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for input of chargeable services
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Sufficient knowledge of English and spelling to perform various non-clinical duties
- Successful completion of Florida Hospital Health Unit Coordinator test
- Notifies and calls other departments or physicians when necessary and places appropriate information on the chart, chart forms, computer and electronic record
- Accesses the medication room to place meds in a secure area upon medication arrival to the floor
- Performs indirect patient care duties related to admission, transfer and discharge
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Lead Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- NAHUC Certification (preferred)
- Identifies, prioritizes and transcribes all types of physician orders by completing the patient Kardex, proper care map, making out necessary requisitions
- Posts pertinent patient data timely
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations
- Interacts with patients appropriate to age, acuity and culture
- Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Accurately documents and monitors activities as needed. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Has sufficient knowledge of English and spelling to perform various non-clinical duties
- Has neat and legible handwriting
- Is knowledgeable of medical terms
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent (preferred)
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Health Unit Coordinator Coronary Care Unit Resume Examples & Samples
- Responds to patient call lights in a manner that expedites appropriate follow through
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Microsoft Office experience preferred
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Cna-health Unit Coordinator Immanuel Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of modern office principles, practices and equipment
- Ability to learn and apply the Safety, Risk Management and Standard Precautions Standards of the work unit
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
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Health Unit Coordinator A Neurology & Oncology Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders. Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
- Previous administrative experience in health care strongly preferred
- Previous administrative experience preferred
- Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Greets patients, family members, visitors, physicians and faculty staff who arrive on unit
- Responds to requests for patients, family members, visitors, physicians and faculty staff
- Obtains patient information prior to admission
- Processes patient registration
- Coordinates patient transport
- Compiles, completes necessary documents and performs clerical tasks for patient being discharged and / or transferred to another internal nursing unit
- Act as a patient advocate to ensure that patient needs and concerns are being addressed appropriately
- Checks patient charts for orders that need to be transcribed
- Transcribes patients vital signs into MediTech clinical system
- Maintains patient records from admission to discharge or transfer, labels and assembles patient charts upon admission
- Prepares patient record for Operating Room and / or other special procedures
- Maintains personal professional competency through in-service and meeting attendance
- Ensures that HIPAA regulations, Joint Commission standards and PMHC corporate compliance policies are adhered to
- Attends all hospital or departmental in-services
- Completes annual HSEP and health assessment as required by Joint Commission
- Performs related duties, as necessary
- Excellent verbal communication skills, and organizational skills
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with MS Officer software (Word / Excel)
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPAA and departmental guidelines
- Maintains accurate communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail
- Maintains waiting room and office supplies
- May room patients and prepare charts/medical records for review
- Schedule appointments, patient registration and place follow-up calls to physicians and/or patients
- Verifies insurance for accuracy and completeness and gets appropriate forms completed and signed by patients
- Verify necessary information and records in the electronic medical record and computerized scheduling system
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- High school graduation required. Current Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred
- Medical terminology course or equivalent experience required. Ability to collect and organize data into user-friendly format
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to meet position responsibilities. Write clearly and neatly
- Knowledge of data entry and proficient use of computers required
- Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of MGHP
- 8:30-3:30 variable and 3:15-9:00 variable with some possible weekends and holidays
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Greets and assists visitors, physicians, and other staff members
- Strictly adheres to all policies, practices and standard precautions relative to patient care, safety, and hospital related information
- Utilizes hospital information systems including, but not limited to, eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking
- Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Reports Bedboard discrepancies to Bed Flow Coordinator, or appropriate person
- Ensures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times
- Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to, scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs, and filing reports appropriately
- Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, printers, and fax machines; maintains refrigerator temperatures
- Reconciles charges accordingly including, but not limited to, custom braces and CRRT
- Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines, and acts as a preceptor for new staff members
- Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director, and takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance
- Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies; establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department, and performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Non electronic medical record: Transcribes physicians’ orders. Electronic medical record: Monitors PAL and follows up on orders accordingly. Must actively keep abreast of current procedures to ensure that orders are accurate and complete. Communicates orders or changes in orders to the appropriate person or department either verbally, in writing or electronically
- Schedules patients for various procedures and tests, arranges for test preparation with appropriate departments. Must coordinate activities to avoid conflict in scheduling and/or preparation of procedures
- Acts as the communication center for a patient unit or department, handles and directs all incoming and outgoing information, assists staff in answering nurse calls, operates pneumatic tube. Promptly answers patient call light intercom and notifies nursing staff member of patient’s need. Participates in team approach to patient care
- Maintains the patients’ charts from admission through discharge, ensures that all necessary documents are in the chart before procedures, and is responsible for filing reports and preparing the charts for transfer to Medical Records if using paper chart. Ensures that all forms including duplicate/carbon copies are accurately labeled with the patient identification label
- If hospital utilizes electronic record, ensures proper electronic forms are used
- Performs clerical duties involved in the admission, discharge, transfer and death of a patient according to established procedure
- Acts as a receptionist for a unit or department to assist visitors, physicians and hospital staff utilizing exceptional service excellence skills
- Assists in teaching new unit coordinators by providing information, support and direction during on-the-job training
- Collects statistical data for patient population reports, as assigned
- Notifies Food Services of change in diets and orders nourishments, as appropriate
- Maintains, orders and stocks all necessary material for the unit charts as well as patient education material for the unit
- Maintains a neat organized work area/nurse’s station with appropriate level of supplies
- Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues
- Is knowledgeable with regards to clinical outcome measures and patient satisfaction results
- Demonstrates competency with regards to computer skills necessary for job functions. Completes annual competencies as designated. Participates in educational programs and in-services
- Maintains customer focus. Models, teaches, applies, and upholds St. John Health Care Promises and utilizes them as their behavioral standard
- If completed appropriate portion of CRIM class for monitor interpretation and has demonstrated competency in Cardiac Rhythm interpretation may be assigned telemetry monitoring duties. See Telemetry Monitoring Addendum
- Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, staff and other hospital departments
- Filing systems
- Computer skills, including the ability to utilize the electronic medical record
- Prioritization skills
- Minimum of one year clerical/public relations experience preferred, or one year related hospital experience required
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical transcription, computer data entry and health information functions
- Accurate typing speed of 30 wpm
- 1 year experience in health care activities or institutional setting, preferably as a HUC
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Health Unit Coordinator Vticu Resume Examples & Samples
- For USMT, successful completion of the Florida Hospital Monitor Technician training program or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (preferred)
- Successful completion of Florida Hospital Health Unit Coordinator test. (preferred)
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Float Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Collects and enters all necessary demographic and insurance information from patients or responsible parties
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient charts. Types various reports and documents for unit staff
- One (1) year of related experience preferred
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience working in a hospital or ambulatory care setting
- Health Unit Coordinator or Unit Secretary experience preferred
- Responsible for the overall flow and coordination of activities within the patient care unit
- Maintains good public relations with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians, while preserving confidentiality of information related to the organization
- Functions as preceptor for on-boarding newly hired Health Unit Coordinators, including department onboarding and unit-specific training
- Responsible for accurate and timely submission of time and attendance for team members according to payroll system policies and procedures
- HS/GED Diploma
- One year experience working in a hospital or ambulatory care setting
- 1 year of hospital experience preferred
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Health Unit Coordinator, Occasional, th Floor Resume Examples & Samples
- Assembles and maintains patient medical records from admission to discharge, following prescribed procedures
- Continuously monitors electronic patient medical records, communicates physician orders and test results and scans patient information into the computer system as needed
- Maintains inventory of patient chargeable and non-chargeable supplies for the unit
- 6 months previous unit clerk experience or the successful completion of a structured unit clerk curriculum preferred
- Experience in computerized data entry and/or keyboarding preferred
- Experience in customer service role preferred
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)
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Health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains the patient shadow chart (paper records) in appropriate functional order as indicated in hospital and unit policy
- Sends shadow chart to HIM when patient is discharged
- Monitors and enters information on the patient status board as needed and appropriate
- Performs census management activities for admission arrivals, transfers and discharge
- Communicates effectively with patient/family, the interdependent team and other disciplines regarding the care of the patient
- Achieves customer service excellence by understanding and supporting the needs of all internal and external customers (patients, families, frontline staff and physicians/LIP's)
- Supports holistic nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the HealthEast nursing patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) in order to achieve the HealthEast nursing vision
- Supports the unit by trouble shooting technology concerns as issues arise
- Coordinates information to facilitate care progression of patients, making sure all discharge information is assembled for discharge to home or transfers to skill nursing facilities, TCUs, etc
- Works with clinics, hospitals, and other agencies to obtain patient records as needed for ongoing care within HealthEast facilities
- Supports and helps facilitate patient signup of MyChart
- For some departments, HUCs will obtain information to conduct registration of patients, updates patient demographic and health insurance information, and verifies insurance eligibility, as appropriate/needed by site location according to established registration standards
- EKG Monitoring Course (provided by HealthEast)
- 1 to 3 years office experience required, preferably in a health care setting
- Electronic Health Record knowledge required/experience preferred
- Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred
- Medical terminology knowledge/experience preferred
- Computer Skills Basic: Ability to use a computer and applications that are associated with performing basic work tasks (use a mouse, navigate in Windows, Outlook, etc)
- Office Skills: Knowledge and application of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
- Safety Testing and Practices: Knowledge and application of safety practices, fire and disaster policies and procedures; safety testing, performance verification, and operations procedures for various types of equipment
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Health Unit Coordinator A Surgical Unit Resume Examples & Samples
- Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. *Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members. Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work
- Strong computer skills strongly preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills strongly preferred
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Cna-health Unit Coordinator Medical & Surgical Corning Resume Examples & Samples
- Accurately transcribes and transmits physician's orders. Maintains patient medical records and kardexes under the supervision of a registered nurse. Understands and uses medical terminology in order completion and record maintenance. Schedules patient tests/procedures in a proficient and timely manner. Utilizes a computer to input data and retrieve information
- At least 16 years of age
- Must have successfully completed the state approved course for Nursing Assistant and passed both the skills and the written competency tests
- Must be on the Nurse Aide Registry of the State in which you work
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Cna-health Unit Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs receptionist and support duties at the assigned unit; handles incoming and outgoing communications, transfers call appropriately, greets and assists visitors, answers questions in accordance with established procedures
- Greets and assists all customers, physicians, patients, visitors and employees in a friendly and timely manner. Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees and physicians within the assigned work area. Assists physicians in locating patients, staff and information. Maintains and updates phone list/rolodex/database/etc
- Schedules appointments, tests, etc. dispatches messages to other departments. Welcomes patient to unit for room set up, show video’s, if applicable, orient to phones, television, dietary ordering, etc. Assists staff as necessary with securing of patient’s personal belonging(s) and valuables for safekeeping with a family member, in the appropriate unit area, or with the Security Department, assuring proper documentation is completed. Makes follow up appointments for patients. Assists with gathering patient information. Monitors and promptly responds to call lights (per unit standard)
- Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s). Assists and follow up with non nursing requests such as dietary or environmental services, coordination of supplies, equipment repairs, requests for special beds, service requests for all computers, printers, scanners, discarding unwanted printing, troubleshooting printers, fax machines etc. Assists with all admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit
- Maintains a neat and organized work environment; orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary; identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair requests in system, tags equipment and removes from service
- Verifies, orders and stocks supplies as needed. Maintains order in the unit on a regular basis. Cleans and returns charts and clipboards to appropriate places. Cleans equipment and returns to appropriate locations. Assists in maintaining overall appearance of the unit. Initiates work orders for repairs and maintenance including appropriate follow up. Labels and reports defective equipment and safety hazards. Cleans keyboard(s) according to protocol
- Ensures only current forms are available and stocked and discards previous versions. Conducts environmental roundings observing for; phone in place, plugs in good condition, equipment available, menu in drawer, all containers dated and labeled, no food or drink in clinical areas etc
- Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention
- Uses hand hygiene in accordance with current protocol and procedures. Uses two patient identifiers when communicating right patient right procedure/test. Demonstrates awareness of and incorporates safety standards in accordance with CHI Health safety goals and regulatory agencies. Demonstrates awareness of risk sensitive issues and reports to the RN in charge such as - patient/family concerns, physician concerns and quality of care concerns. Follows standard precautions and transmission based precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
- Assists in keeping unit in continuous survey readiness. Performs efficiently and effectively in emergency situations by completing tasks as directed. Participates in disaster preparedness and drills as assigned
- Provides general support activities for the unit
- Maintains unit specific records as assigned. Generates reports as assigned to support the unit and manager. Prepares and submits charts for transfer. Assembles and maintains patient chart to include all required chart elements including the appropriate order according to standards as appropriate. Obtain medical record from other health care systems as needed for patient care. Document post discharge appointments made for patients in patient depart process. Monitor accommodation codes in electronic medical record. Reviews order status as assigned per unit. Performs general clerical and unit support duties as assigned
- Support CPOE as needed
- Enters charges as directed by management. Performs charge reconciliation daily. Performs auditing, chart monitoring or order review as indicated by director/manager
- During system down time, supports the unit according to down time procedures
- Performs limited transport duties for independent patients such as; medically cleared discharge patients as assigned. May assist an RN, CNA, or Transporter with other transports in order to assist with managing equipment or help steer a bed
- Provides patient care within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of a practice
- Follows established charge procedures for patient supplies and demonstrates a cost effective awareness by careful, efficient, and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers to facilitate appropriate communications necessary for the delivery of quality patient care while assuring confidentiality of patient information
- Complies with internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures. Participates in achieving nursing division goals
- Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit meetings, inservice programs, continuous education programs, and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy. Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities
- Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure
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Health Unit Coordinator MT Medical Telemetry Unit Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain bariatric/ortho/pediatric supplies
- Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail. Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members. Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking. Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy. Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times. Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately
- Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department
- Successful completion of UPMC or any hospital health unit coordinator training program
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Health Unit Coordinator Echocardiology Orlando Resume Examples & Samples
- Is able to maintain an orderly working environment
- Conserves hospital supplies and equipment
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred. (Preferred)
- One year experience as HUC (Preferred)
