Health Unit Coordinator Emergency Department

bannerhealth; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to provide administrative support for an assigned patient care area, facilitate communication between physicians, nurses and patients, and assist with admissions, records and discharge processes.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of medical clerical experience; proficiency with medical terminology and office software is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department.
• Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.

Job description

Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming

Department Name: Emergency Ctr-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Administrative Services

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Explore and excel. Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. Whether you're coming in with experience, or just learning the health care industry, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center , is seeking a new Health Unit Coordinator . This position is entry level and responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and patients, calls in consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts

This is a Full-Time Day Shift position, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and physicians, calls in Consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
2. 2. Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission. Orders outside records from other facilities and Physician's offices.
3. 3. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient's record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations.
4. 4. Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges.
5. 5. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
6. 6. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
7. 7. This position works under local supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with other health unit secretaries and other staff at all levels throughout the facility. Customers are patients, families, physicians, unit staff, case managers, patient service staff and medical records staff. Interacts with a wide variety of external customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required. The position requires knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.
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