Health Unit Coordinator Per Diem

Socket.dev; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union shift differential

Job summary

Wellfound is hiring a Per diem Health Unit Coordinator to join our team at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital in Tacoma, WA. This role supports patient care through clerical, reception and scheduling duties under a Registered Nurse, with responsibilities across patient data, communications and coordination.

Shifts are 12 hours, 7:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30, and compensation ranges on an hourly union scale with a weekend differential. BLS certification and healthcare admin experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• One year administrative support in healthcare required, preferably in a mental health setting
• Supports patient care in general clerical, reception and scheduling duties
• Fosters positive customer relations and communications

Responsibilities

• Enters/transcribes orders into information system and communicates orders to involved departments
• Performs receptionist duties at the assigned station and handles communications
• Updates and verifies patient data in information system; maintains unit records
• Aids in making appointments and maintains a neat, organized work environment
• Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment; reports problems with supplies or equipment
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment and adheres to standards
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives

Job description

Wellfound is hiring a Per diem Health Unit Coordinator to join our team.

These are 12 hours shifts from either 7 am – 7:30 pm or 7pm - 7:30 am.

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Position information:

Supports patient care in the performance of general clerical, reception and scheduling duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent fosters positive customer relations and communications.

What We Require:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification/License:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Work Experience:

• One (1) year administrative support in healthcare required, preferably in a mental health setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Enters/transcribes orders into information system and on appropriate forms so that patient information is current; communicates orders to involved department(s) as necessary.
• Performs receptionist duties at the assigned station; handles incoming and outgoing communications, transfers calls appropriately, answers questions and assists visitors in accordance with established procedures. Gives messages to patients and staff members
• Updates and verifies patient data in information system; maintains unit specific records as assigned.
• Aids in making appointments if requested.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment; orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary; identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair requests in system, tags equipment and removes from service.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities. Participates in growth opportunities.
• Work at Mental Health Tech as needed until scheduled staff arrive
• Complete bed board and EVS application sin EPIC for bed cleaning
• Provides customer service and meets patient needs as requested
• Communicates with dietary regarding meals when needed
• Delivers labs specimens as requested
• Assists in obtaining required patient information
• Completes insurance verification and registration of patients in I&A completely. Manages WQs in EPIC to ensure proper registration for all patients.

We offer competitive pay and benefits:

• Hourly: $21.75 - $40.33 depending on experience on the union scale
• Weekend Shift Differential: $1.25 an hour
• Employee Assistance Program up on hire
• 403B with company match
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Union Membership

As a condition of employment, you must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.