Health Unit Coordinator - FT - Nights - MHW
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned nursing area.
Job description
Summary
Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned nursing area.
Responsibilities
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
- Greets patients and visitors.
- Monitors, answers, screens, and routes all telephone calls.
- Handles emergency alerts, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
- Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing, filing, and ordering/obtaining supplies.
Competencies
Accountability, customer service, organization skills, patient and family centered care, patient safety, problem solving, responding to change, standards of behavior.
Additional Job Information
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. No prior work experience required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Veteran's preference
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.