Night-Shift Health Unit Coordinator – ER

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Adult Emergency Department night shift. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the HUC ensures an organized patient care environment and oversees resources, logistics, and workflows to support the patient care delivery model.

The role includes organizing medical records, receptionist duties, assisting with admissions/transfers/discharges, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and team support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environmental services.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and typing/keyboarding 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 communication

Computer literacy

EMR / inventory software

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Adult Emergency Department night shift. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the HUC ensures an organized patient care environment and oversees resources, logistics, and workflows to support the patient care delivery model.

The role includes organizing medical records, receptionist duties, assisting with admissions/transfers/discharges, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and team support.