Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator I

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Free onsite parking

24/7 armed security

Shift and weekend differentials

Clinical ladder career path program

Shared governance

Onsite child care

Fitness reimbursement program

Dedicated preceptor orientation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator to pre-register patients, obtain EMS demographics, and process visit data in the health information system.

Responsibilities include interacting with patients and families, coordinating with physicians and nurses, reviewing orders, running daily discharge reports, and communicating with staff via Vocera. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess written and verbal communication skills.
• HIPAA – appropriately manages Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Able to meet physical and mental requirements of position in fast-paced, complex acute care setting.
• Annual education and competencies as required per hospital certifications.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registers patients into the health information system by obtaining demographic and visit information from EMS.
• Interact with patients, family members/visitors, providers, and other team members.
• Review physician orders for services and coordinate with ED staff.
• Register DOA accounts for nursing supervisor and legal blood alcohol accounts as needed.
• Run discharge reports daily to ensure accounts are discharged appropriately.
• Communicate with nursing staff using Vocera.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator to pre-register patients, obtain EMS demographics, and process visit data in the health information system.

Responsibilities include interacting with patients and families, coordinating with physicians and nurses, reviewing orders, running daily discharge reports, and communicating with staff via Vocera. A high school diploma is required.