Health Unit Coord FT Weekend

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual starting Day 1

Job summary

Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX. is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to perform clerical duties and coordinate communication to support patient care activities within the Med Surg Unit.

The position is full-time and includes weekend shifts, with engagement in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, processing tests and admissions, handling phones, managing records, and coordinating supplies and transportation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Health Unit Coordinator Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties to support patient care activities and maintain charts.
• Processes admissions, transfers, discharges, tests, and appointments.
• Answers phones and communicates with nurses, physicians, and staff.
• Maintains records, forms, and reference documents in an organized area.
• Coordinates transportation, supplies, and equipment as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Health Unit Coordinator Training Program (preferred)

Job description

Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX.

Med Surg Unit

• Full Time
• Weekend
• Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX.

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