Health Unit Coordinator II

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kona Community Hospital on Hawaii's Big Island seeks a Health Unit Coordinator I to perform clerical duties within the nursing team and support the Nurse Manager in coordinating unit activities. You will ensure timely patient charges, manage supplies, and assist with monthly reporting.

Shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required to support hospital operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of clerical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit activities with the nursing team.
• Complete patient charges in a timely manner.
• Order and stock unit supplies and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Clerical, Administrative and Support | Permanent/Full-time

21 - 24 USD per year

Posted a week ago

Description

POSITION STATUS :FTE: 90% | Permanent

SALARY RANGE :BU03 | SR13

SALARY RATE: HUC I: $3,245 (90% $3606/month)

JOB DUTIES : This position is part of the nursing team who performs clerical duties and works together with the RPN III Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager to see that unit activities are coordinated effectively, patient charges are completed in a timely manner, unit supplies are ordered and stocked, monthly reporting is completed and assists with any other assigned projects. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR I REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate various kinds of office equipment; and organize and prioritize work tasks.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Experience limited to the performance of simple and repetitious clerical work which primarily involved a short cycle of tasks and manual dexterity shall not be considered qualifying. Examples of such non-qualifying work include but is not limited to such tasks as wrapping and unwrapping articles; opening envelopes, folders, and similar containers; affixing tags and labels; rearranging or tidying up office desks and equipment; delivering, distributing, or collecting correspondence or parcels.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the required General Experience.
• Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical or medical/health-related curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which provided knowledge of medical terminology and involved the application of such knowledge to assignments may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
• Current certification as a Health Unit Coordinator by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Care Administration, Health Services Administrator or equivalent may be substituted for all of the required General and Specialized Experience.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Business English, spelling, grammar, and word usage; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; the operation and operational maintenance of various office appliances and equipment, including office copying machines; the use of computer equipment and software applications. Learn the nature and uses of medical terminology; electronic medical records; hospital policies and procedures; applicable State, Federal and other regulatory requirements.

ABILITY TO: Plan and carry out a wide range of administrative functions, including various complex assignments; maintain an effective work pace under periodic deadlines; learn and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; read and understand manuals and other detailed books of instruction; use of computers, word processing and other software applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and deal tactfully with others.

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR II REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:High school diploma or equivalent.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Two (2) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate various kinds of office equipment; and organize and prioritize work tasks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:One (1) year of work experience in a health care setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, physician’s office, etc.) which involved working with healthcare professionals such as a physician and/or nurse and receiving, coordinating, expediting and/or implementing their patient/resident care orders, inputting of data into a computer system, preparing and maintenance of medical records and/or work experience in an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system or similar application. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology through the application of such knowledge to work assignments.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:Experience limited to the performance of simple and repetitious clerical work which primarily involved a short cycle of tasks and manual dexterity shall not be considered qualifying. Examples of such non-qualifying work include but is not limited to such tasks as wrapping and unwrapping articles; opening envelopes, folders, and similar containers; affixing tags and labels; rearranging or tidying up office desks and equipment; delivering, distributing, or collecting correspondence or parcels.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the required General Experience.
• Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical or medical/health-related curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which provided knowledge of medical