Critical Care Stepdown HUC — Full-Time Days

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for the Critical Care Step Down unit. Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, the HUC coordinates patient records, admissions, transfers, discharges, and supports the care team to promote unit efficiency.

Requires a HS diploma or GED; no prior experience required. Responsibilities include managing calls, routing inquiries, maintaining supplies, equipment care, and mentoring new HUCs. OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environment helpful.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and maintains patient records and files.
• Provides receptionist-type coverage for the area: handle routine patient calls, intercom pages, personal callers, route incoming mail and answer routine inquiries.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges by coordinating, notifying and following up with appropriate personnel.
• Maintains or arranges for repair of equipment.
• Assists with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distribution of supplies.
• Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs.
• Mentors new HUCs and participates in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events.
• Participates in evidence-based practice quality improvement projects on the unit.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Typing

Electronic medical record

Inventory systems

Resource allocation

People management

Cleaning systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for the Critical Care Step Down unit. Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, the HUC coordinates patient records, admissions, transfers, discharges, and supports the care team to promote unit efficiency.

Requires a HS diploma or GED; no prior experience required. Responsibilities include managing calls, routing inquiries, maintaining supplies, equipment care, and mentoring new HUCs. OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package.