Health Unit Coordinator - Care Ops & Communications

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Health Unit Coordinator I to manage daily clerical operations on a nursing unit and coordinate with the charge nurse to ensure patient needs are met.

Strong medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential as the HUC I maintains supplies, supports safety standards, and serves as the unit's communications hub.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support from an AHA or Red Cross approved program.
• Three years of work experience or related training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily shift clerical operations on a nursing unit.
• Coordinate with the charge nurse to support unit operations and patient needs.
• Monitor compliance with select environmental and process safety standards.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment.
• Serve as the hub for coordinating unit activity and communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, communication, organization, and computer skills.

Skills

Medical terms

Word processing

PC proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Health Unit Coordinator I to manage daily clerical operations on a nursing unit and coordinate with the charge nurse to ensure patient needs are met.

Strong medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential as the HUC I maintains supplies, supports safety standards, and serves as the unit's communications hub.