Health Unit Coordinator Med Surg

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to join the Med Surg Unit at the Oakland Campus. This full-time evening position coordinates unit operations, patient flow and chart management, delivering courteous service to patients and visitors.

The role collaborates with nursing and medical staff, transcribes orders, and maintains patient records to ensure efficient unit operations. Benefits and career growth opportunities are provided by Trinity Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Greets all staff, physicians and visitors presenting to the department/unit with warm, friendly customer service interactions.
• Facilitates inquiries from family to patient related to their delivery status or condition while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains and communicates an accurate patient roster/census and available ready beds and assists in the assignment of patient rooms. Initiates and maintains the patient record. This includes preparing the chart for procedure/surgery, stuffing forms, filing reports and thinning the chart accordingly.
• Transcribes all physician orders via the computer system or manually when necessary.
• Communicates all stat orders to the patient's nurse. (Evidenced by RNCM feedback) Enters hospital charge data into the computer system to assist with preparation of patient charges. (Evidenced by charge report)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• BenefitseffectiveDay One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Health Unit Coordinator

Department: Med Surg Unit

Location: Trinity HealthOakland Campus

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation,DAILYPAY
• BenefitseffectiveDay One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit and patient information. This includes but is not limitedto: phone management, maintenance of patient charts,orderingand stocking of all materials necessary for unit operations and patient chart maintenance. The Health Unit Coordinator collaborates with nursing and medical staff as well as other hospital departments tofacilitateexcellent customer service to our patients and visitors.

Shifts Available

7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Status available

Full-time

Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per yearrequiredfor Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification

• Certification by an accredited Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator training course or equivalent working experience.

Experience

• Previous Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary working experience desired.

Whatyou willdo

• Greetsall staff, physicians and visitors presenting to the department/unit with warm, friendly customer service interactions.
• Facilitates inquiries from family to patient related to their delivery status or condition whilemaintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains and communicatesan accuratepatient roster/census and available ready beds andassistsin the assignment of patient rooms. Initiates andmaintainsthepatientrecord. This includes preparing the chart for procedure/surgery, stuffing forms, filingreportsand thinning the chart accordingly.
• Transcribes all physician orders via the computer system or manually when necessary.
• Communicates all stat orders to the patient's nurse. (Evidenced by RNCM feedback) Enters hospital charge data into the computer system toassistwith preparation of patient charges. (Evidenced by charge report)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.