Health Unit Coordinator, Acute Internal Med, Full Time, NIGHTS

Overview

We are hiring for NIGHT SHIFT: rotating 1800-0630*

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and

education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility,

diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing clerical functions for a patient care unit, facilitating the flow of information between medical staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. Provides administrative input regarding the internal operations of the department. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate

Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient

experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provides and facilitates communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.Orders, stocks and maintains clerical and patient supplies.Coordinates with department leadership for maintenance of department forms.May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.Maintains and updates unit activity boards and patient records as needed.Assists in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.May schedule patient appointments.Admits, discharges, and transfers function per unit standard.

Knowledge /

Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated Potential Ability To Perform The

essential functions as outlined above.Demonstrated human relations and effective communication

skills.Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize the hospital paging system.Demonstrated customer service

skills.Ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualificationsrequired

Qualifications

One Year Of Clinical Office

experience, or equivalency.

Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire may be required.

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Employee Must Be Able To Meet The Following

requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoner or behavioral health patients.

Physical

Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking