Health Unit Coordinator - Perianesthesia

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO/AA employer

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners in Alaska seeks an administrative support professional to handle receptionist and clerical duties for a patient care area, ensuring organized workflow and effective communication among physicians, nurses, and departments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about one year of medical clerical experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy are essential in this busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred, hospital/physician office setting ideal.
• Strong organizational, human relations, and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy required.
• Proficiency with common office software and keyboarding.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support department efficiency and communication flow.
• Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments, creates face sheets, and prints labels.
• Maintains patient records with admission, transfer, discharge data and consent forms; scans/files reports.
• Coordinates patient appointments and assists with timely discharges.
• Maintains supplies and tracks equipment and supplies; orders as needed.
• Ensures equipment and devices are accounted for and functional.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Keyboarding

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

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.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Shift Schedule:

Monday-Friday - 8hrs/day

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
• 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.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program and BLS certification is preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.