Health Unit Coordinator Med Surg

MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental

Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short/213

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Med Surg Unit at Trinity Health Oakland Campus.

You will coordinate the flow of unit and patient information, greet staff and visitors, manage charts, and transcribe physician orders, ensuring patient confidentiality. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and a recognized Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator certification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Certification or equivalent experience as Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator.
• Previous Health Unit Coordinator experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff, physicians and visitors with courteous service.
• Facilitate inquiries from family to patient while protecting confidentiality.
• Maintain patient roster/census and available beds; assist in room assignment.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts for procedures and surgeries.
• Transcribe physician orders via computer or manually when needed.
• Communicate all stat orders to the nurse and enter hospital charges.

Skills

Health unit coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification: Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator training or equivalent experience

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Health Unit Coordinator

Department: Med Surg Unit

Location: Trinity Health Oakland Campus

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day 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 limited to: phone management, maintenance of patient charts, ordering and 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 to facilitate excellent customer service to our patients and visitors.

Shifts Available

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 year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.

What you will do

• 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)

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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.