Health Unit Coordinator I - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Part Time/Nights

Valley Children's Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's in California seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for Explorer, a 35-bed pediatric inpatient unit, to organize non-patient care tasks, provide clerical support to the unit staff and physicians, coordinate referrals, and manage patient records during the night shift.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with strict regulatory compliance, requiring at least two years of clerical/healthcare experience, bilingual skills preferred, and a CHUC certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required).
• CHUC - Certified Health Unit Coordinator - NAHUC - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years Clerical and/or customer service and/or healthcare experience (required).
• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize non-patient care activities for the patient.
• Provide clerical support to the unit staff and physicians.
• Coordinate referrals.
• Manage the patient medical records.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

CHUC - Certified Health Unit Coordinator - NAHUC - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (preferred)

Job description

About Us:

The pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit, also known as Explorer, is a dynamic and fast-paced, 35-bed unit, specializing in post-surgical care for patients across various specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology. With centralized monitoring, our dedicated staff ensures high-quality care for every patient, offering an excellent opportunity for nurses to acquire diverse skills due to the rapid turnover and patient variety. The unit also plays a crucial role in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), with 12 beds – 6 for seizure monitoring and 6 for surgical overflow cases. Our EMU rooms are equipped with specialty equipment to monitor and visualize seizure activity, leading to improved treatment and better patient outcomes.

Explorer takes pride in our team-focused culture, celebrated by receiving the 2021 Team Excellence award for delivering top-notch care. Thirty percent of our nurses are nationally certified displaying our commitment to professional development and maintaining a high standard of care. Additionally, strive to be fully compliant with regulatory requirements daily.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for organizing non-patient care activities for the patient. Provides clerical support to the unit staff and physicians, coordinates referrals, and manages the patient medical records.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CHUC - Certified Health Unit Coordinator - NAHUC - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years Clerical and/or customer service and/or healthcare experience (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$24.15 - $35.00

Workshift:

Night (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

71.88

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

28.75

Daily Hours:

11.5

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.