Health Unit Coordinator
UHS
Summary
The Health Unit Coordinator manages the clerical functions of the nursing unit necessary to provide patient care. Follows established guidelines, policies, procedures and/or manuals from sources not limited to but including Fairfax Behavioral Health, The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and/or others, performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties in support of staff and patients ensuring smooth operations of routine unit business such as processing documents and records, maintaining and monitoring established record keeping methods as required.
Job description
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent required.
Experience: 2+ years of administrative experience; 1 year in a health care setting required.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Verbal De-Escalation and Handle with Care certifications, and CPR; provided during Fairfax new hire training.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of administrative experience
- 1 year of experience in a health care setting
- Successful completion of Verbal De-Escalation certification
- Successful completion of Handle with Care certification
- CPR certification
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.