Nursing Unit Hub: Health Unit Coordinator I

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Health Unit Coordinator I to manage daily clerical operations on a nursing unit, supporting the charge nurse and nurse manager to ensure patient needs are met.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to handle environment, safety, and regulatory standards while maintaining unit supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program. Other Certificates as required by unit/service.
• Work Schedule: Three (3) years work commensurate experience or related training and/or college level courses preferred
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Proficiencies: P.C.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms, Word Processing
• Equipment Operated :Competent in use of desk top computers and basic office software. Various office equipment, including fax machines, printers, scanners, and telecommunication systems.

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC I) is accountable for the daily (shift) clerical operation and coordination of the activities on a nursing unit(s).
• The HUC I works closely with the charge nurse/nurse manager to facilitate and support unit operations to assure patient needs are met.
• The HUC I monitors and facilitates compliance with select environmental and process safety and regulator standards and maintains unit supplies and equipment.
• The HUC I functions as the hub for coordinating unit activity and communication.

Job description

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Health Unit Coordinator I to manage daily clerical operations on a nursing unit, supporting the charge nurse and nurse manager to ensure patient needs are met.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to handle environment, safety, and regulatory standards while maintaining unit supplies and equipment.