Health Unit Coordinator - WMC Job in Waseca (Minnesota, USA, United States)

Job Description:

Function as a receptionist to promote positive customer/staff relations and to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the unit or emergency department and urgent care.Perform clerical duties to ensure quality patient care.Perform various Medical Center related duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or Associate administrator in order to contribute to the effective operation of the Medical Center.Assist with the orientation of new employees as requested.Prioritize and transcribe physician orders promptly, accurately and legibly according to current policy.Answer the nurse call system and the telephone in a pleasant and courteous manner.Greet patients, visitors, clergy, physicians and other Medical Center staff pleasantly and assist them in finding necessary information/documentation.Prepare charts for new admissions and surgeries. Maintain charts with all pages stickered with patient label.Deliver specimens and retrieve supplies as directed.Document vital signs correctly and promptly.Contact physician offices or registration to schedule consultations, tests and/or appointments.Relay messages accurately to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.Maintain a proper inventory of clerical, dietary, and patient supplies in the unit.Provide assistance to nurses with patient care as requested; i.e. transport patients from emergency department to med/surg, or other area, pass trays and assist with feeding, pass fresh water and snacks, assist with turning and ambulating patients and assist with activities for Transitional Rehabilitation patients.Provide assistance to patient care areas as requested; i.e. relieve for lunch and supper breaks.Prepare patient charts for transfers and obtain all necessary signatures.Obtain medical records form Health Information Department efficiently and accurately.Enter correct information into appropriate log books or birth certificate book as needed.Perform other clerical duties as requested.Assist Associate Administrator or Nurse Manager with special projects or assignments as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Previous clerical experience preferred. Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Program preferred. Coursework such as medical terminology and medical transcription preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

License or Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours/Pay Period: 40
Schedule Details: Days
Weekend Schedule: None
Staffing Specialist: Cassie Johnson

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