Health Unit Coordinator Neuro Trauma PCU

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to join the Neuro and Trauma specialty unit team. The HUC will support the Neuro-Trauma PCU with data entry, phone calls, admissions, and chart maintenance while floating to other units as needed.

This is a full-time evening shift (2 PM–10:30 PM) with every-other-weekend rotation and shift differentials. The department emphasizes coordinated care and strong patient services in a Magnet-recognized academic medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy.
• Proficiency with office software and keyboarding.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Process patient admissions and record bed assignments.
• Maintain complete patient records and ensure chart accessibility.
• Coordinate patient discharges and arrange follow-up appointments.
• Manage supplies and order requisitions; track equipment.

Skills

Data entry

Phone/communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Medical software

Electronic health records

Computer literacy

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-Neuro-Trauma-Hosp

Work Shift: Evening

Job Category: Administrative Services

Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to join our Neuro and Trauma specialty unit team!

The Neuro-Trauma PCU is a 48 bed dual specialty unit serving both Neuro and Trauma high acuity patients. The Neuroscience service line at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities for patients while creating a rich educational and collaborative environment for our nursing and medical team. As the first comprehensive stroke center in Arizona, our team takes a multi-disciplinary team approach integrating our nurses in the care plan for the patient. Our exciting team accomplishments include laser thermal ablation of tumors, awake craniotomies, surgery for brainstem lesions, and endoscopic microsurgery.

As a Health Unit Coordinator on our unit, you will support the team by completing data entry, answering phones, and other administrative and operational tasks. You will be working with a great team to advance the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek compassionate and driven professionals who embrace change, and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. HUC's may be required to float to other units as needed for staffing support.

This is a Full Time Evening Shift position working 5 days a week: 2PM - 10:30PM Every other weekend rotation will be required. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and physicians, calls in Consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
2. Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission. Orders outside records from other facilities and Physician’s offices.
3. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations.
4. Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges.
5. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
6. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
7. This position works under local supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with other health unit secretaries and other staff at all levels throughout the facility. Customers are patients, families, physicians, unit staff, case managers, patient service staff and medical records staff. Interacts with a wide variety of external customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required.
• The position requires knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program and BLS certification is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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