Health Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Scheduling

Socket.dev; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Vested Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to manage clerical tasks in the Nursing Department, act as receptionist, schedule patients, and coordinate communication between staff, physicians, and patients.

The role supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care, requires CNA and BLS certifications, and requires strong multitasking and calm, professional demeanor in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current CNA Certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Professional demeanor and effective communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Registration/Data Entry: Obtain demographic information for admission and fax to admissions for input.
• Answers phones and directs calls; relays urgent messages as needed.
• Enter orders and discharge patients in the computer system.
• Assemble and file patient charts; manage transfer charts as directed.
• Retrieve medical records after hours as needed.
• Schedule outpatient x-rays, labs, and appointments per MD orders.
• Assist nurse/coordinator with patient care tasks and station upkeep.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to manage clerical tasks in the Nursing Department, act as receptionist, schedule patients, and coordinate communication between staff, physicians, and patients.

The role supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care, requires CNA and BLS certifications, and requires strong multitasking and calm, professional demeanor in a busy hospital environment.