Health Unit Coord

Baylor Scott & White Health; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in College Station, TX seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to handle clerical duties and coordinate unit communication to support patient care activities.

The role requires attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to work with healthcare teams. Training programs are preferred; candidate should be ready to contribute to an organized, efficient unit.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties to support patient care activities and coordinate unit communications.
• Initiate, assemble, and maintain patient charts according to procedures.
• Process admissions, transfers, discharges, tests, meds, and appointments.
• Answer phones, relay information, and assist patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain unit records, forms, and reference documents; manage supplies and equipment.
• Greet visitors and coordinate transport and pagers as needed.

Skills

bedside manner

take instruction

medical charts

attention to detail

computer skills

Health Unit Coordinator training

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.


• We never settle by constantly striving for better.


• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.


• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits


• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%


• Tuition Reimbursement


• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator performs clerical duties and coordinates communication of a unit to help patient care activities.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Performs clerical duties to support patient care activities. Initiates, assembles, and maintains patient charts following procedures. Files reports and test results.


• Processes ordered tests, medications, procedures, and appointments. Processes patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Informs team members of reports, orders, and other information.


• Answers telephones and manages the patient call system. Serves as an information resource to patients, staff, and the public. Consistently interacts appropriately with all ages.


• Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains an organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube system, and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.


• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs.


• Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.


• Performs work area duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies, and transports patients.


• Maintains par levels of inventory, including requisitions/forms, and stocks work area supplies and equipment.


• Maintains a clean, safe, and functional work area.


• Coordinates transportation for patients and patient items as delegated.

Key Success Factors

• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease; appears friendly, reassuring, and approachable to patients.


• Ability to take instruction from a doctor.


• Familiarity with medical charts and records.


• High attention to detail.


• Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard skills.


• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent


• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience