Day Shift Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Dept

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Adult Emergency Department (Days) in Oklahoma City. The role supports the nurse manager by organizing patient records, handling reception tasks, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and maintains patient medical records and files.
• Provides receptionist coverage: 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

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Typing

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Adult Emergency Department (Days) in Oklahoma City. The role supports the nurse manager by organizing patient records, handling reception tasks, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology.