Critical Care Stepdown HUC — Full-Time Impact

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. Under the Nurse Manager, you will organize patient records, coordinate admissions and discharges, and support the care team to maintain a clean, efficient environment.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology and inventory systems. OU Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to mentor new staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environmental services.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and typing/keyboard skills.
• Familiarity with computer systems and software platforms related to inventory and environmental services.
• Understanding of cleaning systems, people management, electronic medical record, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and maintains patient records.
• 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Inventory systems familiarity

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. Under the Nurse Manager, you will organize patient records, coordinate admissions and discharges, and support the care team to maintain a clean, efficient environment.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology and inventory systems. OU Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to mentor new staff.