Health Unit Coordinator

Join our team as Daytime, Full-Time, Health Unit Coordinator, at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center ICU, in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of patient records, patient information supplies, equipment and communication.

This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

The Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answers the telephone and intercom promptly, relaying information to the appropriate personnel

Provides information and customer service to patients, family members and visitors

Assembles and maintains patient medical records from admission to discharge, following prescribed procedures

Continuously monitors electronic patient medical records, communicates physician orders and test results and scans patient information into the computer system as needed

Maintains inventory of patient chargeable and non-chargeable supplies for the unit

Coordinates patient care activities, procedures and transportation with appropriate personnel

Maintains, operates, troubleshoots and performs quality assurance checks on all office and computer equipment

May retrieve and transport medications

The Health Unit Coordinator reports to the department Director.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Hazards are minimal if safety precautions are utilized.

Knowledge of medical terminology

6 months previous unit clerk experience or the successful completion of a structured unit clerk curriculum preferred

Experience in computerized data entry and/or keyboarding preferred

Experience in customer service role preferred

Typing 20 wpm

Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.