Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - NICU (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 76,650,000 - 117,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Paid Sick Leave

Participation in 457(b) retirementplan

Free parking

Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for families and visitors in the NICU. The HUC coordinates clerical and reception duties, facilitates communication among the care team, and supports daily operations to ensure smooth care for our smallest patients.

Responsibilities include providing customer service, scheduling, telephones and nurse call coverage, maintaining patient records, admissions, transfers and discharges, and

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Completion of medical terminology course and/or Health Unit Coordinator training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patients, families, and cross-functional team.
• Facilitates communications - scheduling, coverage of telephones and nurse call systems.
• Maintains patient records, CPOE and unit census records daily.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Wage Range: $26.75 - $41.06 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

As the first point of contact for many families and visitors, the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment within the NICU. The HUC coordinates clerical and reception functions, facilitates communication among the care team, and helps ensure smooth daily operations in support of our smallest patients and their families.

Primary Duties:

• Provides customer service to patients, families, and the cross-functional team.
• Facilitates communications - scheduling, coverage of telephones and nurse call systems.
• Maintains patient records, CPOE and unit census records on a daily basis.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.

DESIRED for the position:

• One (1) year of related experience in a similar setting.
• Completion of a medical terminology course and/or a Health Unit Coordinator course.

Benefit Information: Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union Membership is optional.