Cardiac Telemetry HUC II: Flow & Records Specialist

Covenant-Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Medic Surgical Unit in Morristown. The role involves clerical and secretarial tasks for admissions, discharges, and transfers, with emphasis on timely communication of STAT orders and physician directives.

Responsibilities include chart organization, supply management, patient scheduling, and adherence to infection control policies. Experience as CNA/MA/EMT or HUC I with Covenant Health training is required.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA, MA, or EMT at hire, or HUC I, PCA, CNA, MA, or EMT with 6+ months Covenant Health facility experience and complete the Covenant Health's Patient Care Assistant training.
• Preference may be given to individuals with HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, transfer, and death.
• Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and notifies consults as ordered.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment and maintains unit inventories.
• Answers telephone and intercoms; relays messages and ensures timely follow-up.
• Assists physicians in obtaining reports from lab, radiology, etc.
• Schedules tests, procedures, and appointments for patients.
• Organizes patient charts and replenishes forms.
• Follows infection control policies and OSHA standards.
• Acts as preceptor to HUC I.
• Manages patient records and patient flow on the unit.
• Discharge dispositions and QA initiatives are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical accuracy

Patient care cooperation

Education

CNA

MA

EMT

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Covenant Health seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Medic Surgical Unit in Morristown. The role involves clerical and secretarial tasks for admissions, discharges, and transfers, with emphasis on timely communication of STAT orders and physician directives.

Responsibilities include chart organization, supply management, patient scheduling, and adherence to infection control policies. Experience as CNA/MA/EMT or HUC I with Covenant Health training is required.