Health Unit Coordinator I

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Health Unit Coordinator I responsible for daily clerical operations on a nursing unit and coordination with the charge nurse to support patient care. You will ensure timely communication and documentation to meet patient needs.

The HUC I monitors environmental and process safety standards, maintains unit supplies and equipment, and serves as the central hub for unit activities, using medical terminology and computer skills to support the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per AHA or Red Cross.
• Three years' work commensurate experience or related training preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and clerical skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clerical operations on the nursing unit.
• Support the charge nurse and unit manager to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and ensure regulatory standards.
• Serve as hub for unit activity and communication.

Skills

Medical Terms

Word Processing

Verbal Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Desktop Computers

Office Software

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC I) is accountable for the daily (shift) clerical operation and coordination of the activities on a nursing unit(s). The HUC I works closely with the charge nurse/nurse manager to facilitate and support unit operations to assure patient needs are met. The HUC I monitors and facilitates compliance with select environmental and process safety and regulator standards and maintains unit supplies and equipment. The HUC I functions as the hub for coordinating unit activity and communication. The HUC I is competent in medical terminology, communication skills, organizational skills, technical skills, clerical functions and computer skills. The HUC I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• License & Certifications: Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program. Other Certificates as required by unit/service.
• Work Schedule: Three (3) years work commensurate experience or related training and/or college level courses preferred
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms, Word Processing
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays and Flexible

Equipment Operated :

Competent in use of desk top computers and basic office software. Various office equipment, including fax machines, printers, scanners, and telecommunication systems.