Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department Full Time Night Shift

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Alta (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Night shift premium

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an on-site coordinator for the Emergency Department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. The role is full-time with a rotating night schedule (7:00 pm–7:30 am), including every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities include coordinating tests, EMR usage, patient charges, and ensuring accurate patient records. Requires a high school diploma or GED/HSED and preferred experience in medical terminology or health care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, GED, or HSED required.
• Prefers medical terminology experience or health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units.
• Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging and hospital information system.
• Screens incoming telephone calls.
• Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.
• Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
• Maintains working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other computer systems for ordering patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures through the system.
• Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations.
• Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care facilities.
• Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment.
• Quickly and courteously acknowledges requests, responds to call lights, demonstrates proper phone etiquette and fosters communication between the health care team.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assess data and interpret information for age-specific needs; this is further detailed in department standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Department: 36102 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Emergency Department

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift 1900-0730, every third weekend, alternating holidays

Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

Hours: Full Time; Night Shift 7:00 pm to 7:30 am; will rotate every third weekend (Friday and Saturday night) and rotate holidays.

Education Required: High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

Experience Required: Prefers medical terminology experience or health care experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units.
• Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the schedulingof tests and treatments.
• Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging and hospital information system.
• Screens incoming telephone calls.
• Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.
• Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
• Maintains working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systemand other computer systems for ordering patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures through the system.
• Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, dischargesand expirations.
• Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care facilities.
• Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment.
• Quickly and courteously acknowledges requests, responds to call lights, demonstrates proper phone etiquette and fosters communication between the health care team.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient'srequirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policiesand procedures.
• Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
• High level of attention to detail essential.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Will regularly be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical andradiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional vision, hearing, and speech.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You:

• Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs
• competitive compensation
• generous retirement offerings
• programs that invest in your career development and so much more– so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with WakeForest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. AdvocateHealth employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together.Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the UnitedStates, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Startingwith You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired atransformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in ourcommunities.

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We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care