Description
Are you interested in working at Magnet designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation… and we’re one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for women through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.
We are currently hiring a full-time Health Unit Coordinator to support our OP Oncology Unit. No weekends, holidays, or nights are required! As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will:
- Greet all patients, family members, visitors and staff members.
- Assist with all communications regarding the department.
- Accurately update and maintain patient flow process.
- 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.
- Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
- 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 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:
- Act 34
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Total Rewards
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Our Values
At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
