HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) - Med Surg at Health First Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Cocoa Beach, FL (Job ID 4596812-2024-08-25)

Description

*POSITION SUMMARY:*

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by organizing unit activities, coordinating and relaying information to health care team members, patients and families in an accurate and timely manner. * *

*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:*

*Quality/No Harm: *

* Demonstrates accurate order management and communicates vital information to the appropriate staff.
* Maintains a clean and safe environment.
* Orders received are initiated in a timely manner.
* Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order management.
* Maintains Teletracking on the nursing unit with appropriate accurate information.
* Maintains Patient chart.
* Demonstrates knowledge of computer downtime procedures and maintains only most current forms
* Facilitates response to call lights within a timely manner.
* Demonstrates SuperUser ability with computer software applications.
* Participates in orientation of associates.
* Admits, discharges and transfers patients in a timely manner.
* Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette. Facilitates telephone communication between licensed staff and physicians.
* May have limited access to authorized medication storage areas as needed to perform assigned duties.
* Responds to visitor/patient emergencies appropriately according to department/facility standards.

*Stewardship: *

* Demonstrates and/or makes suggestions toward the positive financial performance of the unit.
* Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.

*Customer Experience:*

* Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs.
* Maintains patient's current demographic information.
* Coordinates appointments and transportation as needed for patients.
* Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHP scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
* Supports the Health First Philosophy.

*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:*

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
* Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
* Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
* Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software.
* Must be able to speak/understand the written and verbal instructions of the English language.

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

* Manual dexterity required for computer work.
* Visual acuity and hand eye coordination to perform various tasks.
* Ability to speak and articulate clearly.
* Ability to work extended hours and vary work assignments and work hours as necessary to perform assigned tasks.
* Ability to meet additional demands as defined by the department

*MENTAL DEMANDS:*

* Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
* Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
* Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
* Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.

**Job:** **Health Unit Coordinator*

**Organization:** **Cape Canaveral Hospital*

**Title:** *HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) - Med Surg*

**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Cocoa Beach*

**Requisition ID:** *074476*

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