Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health in Montana is seeking an individual to provide indirect care under the direction of the Charge Nurse. The role involves transcribing medical orders, coordinating team care, and ensuring accurate records.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of hospital experience, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma or GED. This position may require adjustments in scheduling, emphasizing flexibility and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years hospital experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a clerical or receptionist position required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes orders from records.
• Coordinates team care and liaises with care teams.
• Arranges interfacility transport.
• Performs detailed assignments and compiles information for records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal/communication skills

Cognitive and organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High School graduate or GED

Job description

Overview

Shift: Nights, 12 hour shifts (0.75 FTE)

JOB SUMMARY: Provides indirect care in the department setting under the direction of the Charge Nurse. Transcribes orders from records, coordinates team care, liaisons with care teams, and arranges interfacility transport. Performs detailed and accurate assignments and compiles information to ensure accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes orders from records
• Coordinates team care and liaisons with care teams
• Arranges interfacility transport
• Performs detailed and accurate assignments and compiles information to ensure accurate records

Knowledge/Experience

2 years hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology is strongly recommended. Previous experience in clerical or receptionist position required.

Education

High School graduate or GED required. Completes all mandatory review/education as required and assigned.

License/Certification/Registry

None.

Aptitudes

Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.