Description

 Are you a helper? Have you been looking for a way to engage with your community in the fight against COVID-19? UPMC Pinnacle is looking to hire a Health Unit Coordinator at their regional Covid Collection Site in Lititz PA.  This is a great position for motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about using their customer service skills to make a difference in the world of health care. Our fast-paced environment makes the Covid Collection Site an exciting place to work for results-oriented and driven self-starters. Join our team today!  

This essential position will assist with various aspects of COVID-19 testing to include registration and collection. The ideal candidate must be willing to work rotating weekend and holiday shifts. Ability to cover shifts at collection sites across Central PA is a plus! All training is provided upon hire.  

Purpose:
Greets all patients, family members, visitors and staff members. Assists with all communications regarding the department, accurately updates and maintains patient flow process and coordinate patient tests and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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. 
• 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 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 appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• 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.
• 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. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred.
• In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  Clearances must be dated within 90 days
  
  

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