Critical Care Stepdown HUC - Full-Time Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Med Specialty Step Down unit in Oklahoma City. The role provides reception coverage, manages patient records, and coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges under the Nurse Manager's supervision.

The HUC will support the care team, maintain equipment, and assist with inventory and compliance duties, while mentoring new staff and contributing to unit quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• No certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and maintains patient medical 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 the 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
• Participates in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events
• Participates in evidence-based practice quality improvement projects on the unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Typing

Inventory systems

Electronic medical records

Resource allocation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Med Specialty Step Down unit in Oklahoma City. The role provides reception coverage, manages patient records, and coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges under the Nurse Manager's supervision.

The HUC will support the care team, maintain equipment, and assist with inventory and compliance duties, while mentoring new staff and contributing to unit quality improvement initiatives.