What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Provide coordination of unit by interacting effectively in person and by phone, with patients and families, staff and physicians. Understand appointment scheduling, computer skills, and medical terminology. Self motivation , courtesy and confidentiality are fundamental to this position. Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an entry-level opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator in our Inpatient Unit.
Title: Health Unit Coordinator
Department: Inpatient Services
Location: Spokane, WA
Hours: Full Time 1.0 FTE
Schedule: No working weekends, no working holidays!
Responsibilities
The Health Unit Coordinator manages the communication center of the inpatient nursing units, communicating courteously, effectively, and efficiently with all customers. Completes clinical information system and patient record responsibilities including admission, discharge, and transfers, patient registration, obtaining and updating insurance information; ensures that records are complete and accurate to allow for patient billing. Ensures nursing staff is aware of patient needs communicated to the HUC through the nurse call system. Notifies appropriate staff during emergency situations, acute admissions, and discharges. Provides assistance as needed to the nursing staff.
Note: This is not an all inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma / GED required
Certification/Licensure
BLS certification required
Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification preferred
Experience
Experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology strongly desired
Previous HUC experience preferred
Other
Current full vaccination status required
(Pay range for this position is $16.77/hr. - $23.75/hr. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.
Salary : $17 - $24