Night Health Unit Coordinator – ER Operations

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Compensation package

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Adult Emergency Department. The role supports patient care by organizing medical records, handling front-desk tasks, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges.

It also involves equipment maintenance, inventory management, and contributing to safety audits and quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED and strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills, with familiarity in EMR systems and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environmental services.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and typing/keyboard skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the position.
• Familiarity with computer systems and software platforms related to inventory and environmental services.
• Understanding of cleaning systems, people management, electronic medical record, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and maintains patient medical records and files.
• Provides receptionist type coverage for the area: handle routine patient calls, intercom pages, personal callers, route incoming mail and answer routine inquiries.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges by coordinating, notifying and following up with the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains or arranges for repair of equipment.
• Assists with inventory needs, ordering, stocking, and distribution of supplies.
• Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs
• Mentors new HUCs
• Participate in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events
• Participates in evidence-based practice quality improvement projects on the unit.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Typing

Inventory software familiarity

Electronic medical record familiarity

Resource allocation understanding

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Adult Emergency Department. The role supports patient care by organizing medical records, handling front-desk tasks, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges.

It also involves equipment maintenance, inventory management, and contributing to safety audits and quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED and strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills, with familiarity in EMR systems and