Health Unit Coordinator — Porter Township, OH at The

About the Role

The Health Unit Coordinator serves as the pivotal communication link for processing information and requests between patients, staff, visitors, physicians, and various hospital departments. This position provides essential clerical support to the clinical team, ensuring the smooth daily functioning of patient care from admission to discharge.

You will be responsible for managing the integrity of medical records, initiating data entry for patient-related functions, and maintaining all related forms and documents. Communication in this role is culturally based and age-specific, requiring a deep understanding of the unique developmental, physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the diverse patient population served.

A Day in the Life

Your day involves greeting visitors and patients, answering call lights promptly, and maintaining admit/discharge logs. You will act as a resource for locating supplies and medical records, facilitating communication with ancillary departments, and assisting physicians with Epic systems. From preparing requisitions for services to managing manual order entry during downtime, you ensure the unit operates efficiently.

You will also handle chart maintenance, ensuring forms and results are placed timely, and manage the physical environment by monitoring tube systems, maintaining office equipment, and ensuring the nurse's station is organized. Additionally, you will support unit governance and performance improvement activities, serving as a positive role model for the team.

HUC Trainer Opportunity

Experienced coordinators may take on the role of HUC Trainer, providing onboarding for all new Health Unit Coordinator hires at The Christ Hospital.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Christ Hospital staff is dedicated to addressing the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations. We ensure our team demonstrates competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs of patients across the life span. We value cultural norms, religious preferences, and the ability to navigate language barriers and literacy limitations with empathy and professionalism.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Plantation Road, Olive Green, Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio, 43074, United States

Porter Township, Ohio

Key Responsibilities

check_circleGreet visitors and provide clerical support to the clinical team
check_circleCommunicate with patients, staff, physicians, and ancillary departments
check_circleObtain signatures on consent forms and copy advanced directives for patient charts
check_circleMonitor tube systems and perform routine maintenance on office equipment
check_circleRun daily audits and reports from Epic as directed by the department manager
check_circleAssist staff during patient medical emergencies and follow the chain of command
check_circleOrder, verify, and stock departmental supplies and equipment
check_circleAnswer patient call lights and facilitate communication with various hospital units
check_circleManage patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes in Epic

Requirements

verifiedHigh School graduate or GED
verified80 hours of state-tested nurse aide training OR 40 hours of acute medical/surgical training OR medical/surgical rotation from NLN accredited program
verified3 years HUC experience for HUC Trainer role
verifiedCompetent in reading at 9th grade level and math at 7th grade level
verifiedTyping at 25 words per minute
verifiedPass pre-hire basic computer literacy test
verifiedHealth Unit Coordinator certification preferred
verifiedAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification preferred

Nice to Have

Skills with medical terminology. Health Unit Coordinator certification. Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Medical Terminology, Epic, Navicare, Basic Life Support, Health Unit Coordinator Certification.

Education: High School graduate or GED required.

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In this Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days at The Christ Hospital Health Network role, you will greet visitors and provide clerical support to the clinical team; communicate with patients, staff, physicians, and ancillary departments; obtain signatures on consent forms and copy advanced directives for patient charts; and monitor tube systems and perform routine maintenance on office equipment.

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To qualify for the Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days at The Christ Hospital Health Network position, applicants should have: High School graduate or GED; 80 hours of state-tested nurse aide training OR 40 hours of acute medical/surgical training OR medical/surgical rotation from NLN accredited program; 3 years HUC experience for HUC Trainer role; Competent in reading at 9th grade level and math at 7th grade level; Typing at 25 words per minute; and Pass pre-hire basic computer literacy test.

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Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days at The Christ Hospital Health Network is based in Plantation Road, Olive Green, Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio, 43074, United States. This is a on-site role.

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The Christ Hospital Health Network has listed this Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days role as on-site.

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Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days at The Christ Hospital Health Network typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days at The Christ Hospital Health Network include Medical Terminology; Epic; Navicare; Basic Life Support; and Health Unit Coordinator Certification.

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Educational requirements for this role: High School graduate or GED required.

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Health Unit Coordinator/CMR- Centralized Monitoring unit- Full Time- Days